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S947 CUY

1999 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

170,717 mi
Last recorded170,717 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS947 CUY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2012 170,717 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 31 Dec 2011 170,710 miles

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

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2011 160,165 miles

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

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

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

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

centre silencer corrodid

offside inner side light not working

Fail 19 Jan 2011 160,165 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

centre silencer corrodid

engine very noisey and leaking oil

offside inner side light not working

Pass 26 Jan 2010 147,523 miles

front & rear number plates contaminated , advise replacements....

n/s headlamp damaged , advise replacement....

n/s/f inner wheel rim distorted....

rear brake discs corroding , inner pads not visable....

Fail 25 Jan 2010 147,523 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front & rear number plates contaminated , advise replacements....

front brake pads very low , advise replacements....

long hand brake lever travel....

n/s headlamp damaged , advise replacement....

n/s/f inner wheel rim distorted....

play at n/s & o/s/f anti roll bar links , advise replacements....

rear brake discs corroding , inner pads not visable....

wipers smear , advise replacement blades....

Pass 29 Jan 2009 138,759 miles

front number plate contaminated,....

play in n/s/f lower ball joint , advise replacement....

play in o/s/f anti roll bar drop link , advise replacement...

Fail 27 Jan 2009 138,759 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front number plate contaminated,....

play in n/s/f lower ball joint , advise replacement....

play in o/s/f anti roll bar drop link , advise replacement...

Pass 14 Jan 2008 128,880 miles

long hand brake lever travel...

front number plate contaminated...

lower gearbox / engine steady bush u/s....

n/s/f tyre tread close to limit , worn inside edge , advise replacement....

slight play at o/s/r wheel....

Fail 8 Jan 2008 128,873 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake warning lamp on...

centre exhaust flexy leaking....

front number plate contaminated...

long hand brake lever travel...

lower gearbox / engine steady bush u/s....

n/s door mirror glass broken, advise replacement....

n/s/f tyre tread close to limit , worn inside edge , advise replacement....

o/s headlamp lense damaged , advise replacement...

slight play at o/s/r wheel....

wet test.....

Pass 10 Jan 2007 127,326 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 127,326 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front brake pad worn 60% / both front brake disc's worn

slight play / wear in rear suspension bushes

wear in offside lower balljoint

Pass 25 Jan 2006 105,840 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust flexipipe has slight blow.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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S947 CUY is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S947 CUY, 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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S947 CUY is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 January 1999.

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