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S81 TNY

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,412 mi
Last recorded147,412 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS81 TNY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 147,412 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 143,686 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 137,638 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 137,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 133,268 miles

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

offside rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 12 Sep 2012 124,448 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 113,948 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 108,341 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 102,208 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 95,884 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 95,871 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 85,638 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 79,061 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 71,642 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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S81 TNY is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S81 TNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S81 TNY registered?

S81 TNY is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 February 1999.

Is S81 TNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S81 TNY shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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