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S808 UVU

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,897 mi
Last recorded101,897 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS808 UVU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 101,897 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 92,439 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 89,076 miles

Oil leak

Centre Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear handbrake return springs are missing/broken.

front number plate slightly damaged at fixing point.

o/s/r top void bush cover split, still preventing the ingress of dirt.

Pass 10 Oct 2012 85,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in offside front droplink

Fail 10 Oct 2012 85,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in offside front droplink

Pass 10 Oct 2011 82,021 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 77,449 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 74,837 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 69,718 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 66,355 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 60,104 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 52,861 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 52,861 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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S808 UVU is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 S808 UVU, 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 S808 UVU registered?

S808 UVU is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S808 UVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S808 UVU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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