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A1 VCL

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,934 mi
Last recorded71,934 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 VCL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 71,934 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 71,934 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Valve stem seriously damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 70,461 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 69,826 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 69,826 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2015 68,409 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 66,761 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 65,880 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 63,351 miles

Small chip in screen outside of zone A

Pass 25 Jun 2010 62,305 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 61,472 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2008 60,362 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 57,306 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 44,850 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

caution sign illuminated on dash board.

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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A1 VCL is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A1 VCL, 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 A1 VCL registered?

A1 VCL is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is A1 VCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 VCL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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