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S83 TNY

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,728 mi
Last recorded121,728 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS83 TNY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2009 121,728 miles

Handbrake on limit of reserve travel.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 112,256 miles

oil leak.

Fail 25 Jul 2008 112,256 miles

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

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

oil leak.

Pass 31 Jul 2007 101,523 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 101,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

exhaust corroding/deteriorating.

front tyres starting to wear thin on edges.

oil leak.

wiper blades starting to deteriorate.

Pass 27 Jul 2006 90,900 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 90,900 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front tyres wearing thin on edges.

n/s/f +rear indicators starting to discolour.

o/s+n/s/r tyres almost cracked/perished not to chords yet.

oil leak.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

Pass 1 Aug 2005 80,466 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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S83 TNY is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S83 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.

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What year was S83 TNY registered?

S83 TNY is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 January 1999.

Is S83 TNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S83 TNY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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