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V737 JKE

1999 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

104,212 mi
Last recorded104,212 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV737 JKE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 104,212 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear feeding flexi-hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Indicator audible warning not working

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

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside handbrake return spring missing

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Windscreen damaged outside of swept area

Pass 18 Aug 2014 95,131 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 91,576 miles

Offside handbrake cable return spring missing

Windscreen damaged outside of swept area

Pass 16 Aug 2012 87,314 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen damaged outside of swept area

Pass 12 Aug 2011 83,005 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 78,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 74,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 69,307 miles

Centre rear seat belt mechanism cover missing - locking mechanism still operational

Windscreen damage outside of swept area

Pass 23 Aug 2007 63,772 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 60,457 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Fail 17 Aug 2006 60,457 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2005 52,760 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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V737 JKE is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 V737 JKE, 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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V737 JKE is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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