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S818 PKH

1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,518 mi
Last recorded166,518 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2008
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto108,239 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS818 PKH
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE Auto
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2008 166,518 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 158,541 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 158,541 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 151,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

centre rear box corroding

parking brake traval

some damage near side rear tyre outer wall

some dirt rear no.plate

some wear both front & rear disc

Fail 20 Nov 2006 151,297 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

centre rear box corroding

parking brake traval

some damage near side rear tyre outer wall

some dirt rear no.plate

some wear both front & rear disc

Pass 16 Nov 2005 145,370 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE Auto?

Based on 2,905 MOT tests across 683 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
8,861
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 168
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 84
Direction indicator incorrect colour 75
Registration plate lamp not working 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 69
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S818 PKH is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 108,239 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S818 PKH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S818 PKH registered?

S818 PKH is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is S818 PKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S818 PKH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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