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S905 XVW

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,801 mi
Last recorded96,801 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS905 XVW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 96,801 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing/cracking

Offside Rear tyre perishing/cracking

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear silencer deteriorated/rusty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 94,159 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 91,458 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 88,841 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 86,063 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2011 86,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2010 81,734 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 78,696 miles

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)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2008 72,313 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 67,385 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 67,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 65,733 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 65,729 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 63,061 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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S905 XVW is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S905 XVW, 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

How do I check the history of S905 XVW?

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What year was S905 XVW registered?

S905 XVW is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is S905 XVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S905 XVW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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