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S928 FFW

1999 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,064 mi
Last recorded89,064 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS928 FFW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 89,064 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 84,334 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 84,334 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 79,241 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 79,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 71,069 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 71,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 62,469 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 63,469 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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 55,870 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 55,870 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 49,377 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 46,912 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 44,479 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 44,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 41,312 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 41,312 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 38,052 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 38,052 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 34,650 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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S928 FFW is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 S928 FFW, 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 S928 FFW registered?

S928 FFW is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 January 1999.

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