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S872 NGN

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,714 mi
Last recorded109,714 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2006
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS872 NGN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2006 109,714 miles

post brake pad renewal ABS warning lamp functioned correctly.allthough suspect developing intermittant fault

Fail 27 Dec 2006 109,714 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

1 bulb in high level brake lamp inoperative

front anti roll bar link rods , play in joints

front brake discs worn

handbrake on next to last notch

n/s/f brake pads low

n/s/r tyre tread close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre tread dead on legal limit

rear brake pads low

repair plug in n/s/f tyre tread

wear in both front outer c/v joints

braking system warning lamp on

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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S872 NGN is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S872 NGN, 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 S872 NGN registered?

S872 NGN is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S872 NGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S872 NGN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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