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S78 AAW

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,814 mi
Last recorded131,814 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS78 AAW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 131,814 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

RH rear seat belt buckle plastic cover seperating.Belt operation not affected.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 131,762 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 131,762 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 131,755 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 134,659 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 129,655 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in n/s/r hub bushes

Pass 23 Dec 2005 100,062 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear 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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S78 AAW is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 S78 AAW, 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 S78 AAW registered?

S78 AAW is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 January 1999.

Is S78 AAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S78 AAW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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