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S779 JRU

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

62,334 mi
Last recorded62,334 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS779 JRU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 62,334 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to all front & rear ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration & white smoke from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (g))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f & corrosion to front & rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 62,334 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to all front & rear ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration & white smoke from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (g))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f & corrosion to front & rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 61,798 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/r & n/s/r & o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Nov 2020 61,798 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/r & n/s/r & o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 60,334 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/r & n/s/r & o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 59,394 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 May 2017 56,080 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 17 May 2017 56,080 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 May 2016 54,667 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 53,518 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2014 51,149 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 48,670 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front to rear brake pipes are very rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2012 46,846 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 43,939 miles

Both front shocks, damper boot cover, needs rearenging

Near side inner,(rear ward) wheel arch securing bolt missing

Nera side rear rim inner damage

Off side rear tyre Nail

Rear silencer rusted

Fail 6 Jun 2011 43,939 miles

Both front shocks, damper boot cover, needs rearenging

Near side inner,(rear ward) wheel arch securing bolt missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nera side rear rim inner damage

Off side rear tyre Nail

Rear silencer rusted

Pass 26 Apr 2010 40,240 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 40,231 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2009 37,781 miles

front brake discs rusty and lipped / rear brake discs rusty and lipped/ small splits in longarm bushs nearside of side/ tail box rusty .

Fail 21 May 2009 37,781 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

front brake discs rusty and lipped / rear brake discs rusty and lipped/ small splits in longarm bushs nearside of side/ tail box rusty .

Pass 20 Jan 2009 36,806 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 34,787 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 31,639 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 28,536 miles

near side rear tyre slight cracking on sidewall

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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S779 JRU is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 110,962 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S779 JRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 9-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S779 JRU is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 January 1999.

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