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S787 APG

1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,030 mi
Last recorded140,030 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto108,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS787 APG
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE Auto
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2009 140,030 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 140,030 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 115,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 102,723 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2007 102,723 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2006 89,435 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE Auto?

Based on 2,905 MOT tests across 683 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
8,861
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 168
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 84
Direction indicator incorrect colour 75
Registration plate lamp not working 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 69
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S787 APG is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 108,239 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S787 APG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S787 APG registered?

S787 APG is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 2 January 1999.

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