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S79 MNV

1999 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

218,525 mi
Last recorded218,525 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS79 MNV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 218,525 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Covers fitted to both outer sills

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 204,227 miles

Central Rear Spare wheel well has signs of corrosion

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded O/S/R coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 195,147 miles

Central Front Oil leak slight engine oil leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 195,147 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings excessive corrosion within 30cm of drivers seat rear mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings excessive corrosion within 30cm of drivers seat mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings excessive corrosion within 30cm of drivers seat rear mounting (6.1.B.2)

Central Front Oil leak slight engine oil leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 180,917 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 168,444 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 157,954 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 148,664 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 139,266 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 129,910 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 118,949 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 110,907 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 110,907 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 103,515 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 94,961 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 85,929 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 75,457 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 75,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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S79 MNV is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S79 MNV, 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 S79 MNV registered?

S79 MNV is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 January 1999.

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