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S842 URJ

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,642 mi
Last recorded128,642 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS842 URJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2010 128,642 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear indicator bulbs pale

rear tyres 2mm inner edge

slight play nearside rear lower hub bush

Fail 21 Dec 2010 128,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear indicator bulbs pale

rear tyres 2mm inner edge

slight play nearside rear lower hub bush

Pass 4 Jan 2010 122,741 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 122,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 116,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Dec 2008 116,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 110,514 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 106,580 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 103,505 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 103,505 miles

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

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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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S842 URJ is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S842 URJ, 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 S842 URJ registered?

S842 URJ is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 January 1999.

Is S842 URJ safe to buy?

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