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S784 JST

1999 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,180 mi
Last recorded116,180 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS784 JST
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2009 116,180 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 116,180 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 100,620 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 95,553 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 85,290 miles

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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S784 JST is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S784 JST, 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 S784 JST registered?

S784 JST is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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