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W273 FKE

1999 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,372 mi
Last recorded83,372 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW273 FKE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2013 83,372 miles

Front wipers split

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 80,077 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 75,645 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 69,731 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 64,721 miles

cut,s in outer tyre wall nsr.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 58,980 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 52,780 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 46,503 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front no plate in poor condition and support bracket loose

near side rear tyre warn on outer edge

off side front headlight pattern poor due to condensation

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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W273 FKE is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W273 FKE, 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 W273 FKE registered?

W273 FKE is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is W273 FKE safe to buy?

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