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S798 KDY

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

189,207 mi
Last recorded189,207 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS798 KDY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 189,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear just before fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Mar 2017 189,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear just before fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Pass 10 Mar 2016 186,433 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 186,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 179,435 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 176,159 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear seat belt buckle incomplete

Pass 31 Jan 2013 174,271 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 171,332 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 165,717 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 158,834 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 148,321 miles

advisorys on previous test

Fail 30 Jan 2009 148,320 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in stering rack

wipers poor slight smear

Pass 10 Jan 2008 140,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 140,749 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 126,797 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 113,648 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 113,648 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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S798 KDY is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S798 KDY, 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 S798 KDY registered?

S798 KDY is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 February 1999.

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