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S782 TCF

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,582 mi
Last recorded139,582 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS782 TCF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 139,582 miles

front discs worn/lipped

front subframe bushes getting weak

Pass 22 Feb 2011 127,733 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 115,728 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2010 115,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2009 103,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Apr 2009 103,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 93,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate starting to de laminate

Fail 8 Apr 2008 93,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate starting to de laminate

Pass 18 Apr 2007 83,726 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 74,847 miles

1) O/S wiper blade end split. †2) Slight play in O/S & N/S rear transverse link bushes.

Fail 25 Apr 2006 74,847 miles

1) O/S wiper blade end split. †2) Slight play in O/S & N/S rear transverse link bushes.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2005 57,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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S782 TCF is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S782 TCF, 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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What year was S782 TCF registered?

S782 TCF is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 January 1999.

Is S782 TCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S782 TCF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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