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S820 PKH

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,955 mi
Last recorded117,955 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS820 PKH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 117,955 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 117,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 112,996 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipe coming from rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 May 2015 107,678 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 101,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Lower 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 24 May 2013 96,428 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 96,428 miles

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 2 May 2012 90,912 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 84,223 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2010 77,689 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 72,056 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 67,148 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 67,148 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 63,473 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 55,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 May 2006 55,790 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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S820 PKH is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S820 PKH, 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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S820 PKH is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 January 1999.

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