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S943 SDP

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,046 mi
Last recorded150,046 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS943 SDP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 150,046 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 125,080 miles

handbrake tight

Fail 20 Sep 2010 124,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake tight

Pass 29 Sep 2009 102,531 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 102,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2008 96,636 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 94,158 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 94,158 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 89,928 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 89,834 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S943 SDP is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc 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 S943 SDP, 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

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What year was S943 SDP registered?

S943 SDP is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S943 SDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S943 SDP shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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