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L20 DPP

1999 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 DPP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2023

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2022 82,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 81,392 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 81,389 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 81,378 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 81,315 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 80,432 miles

Exhaust rubber missing, but exhaust still secure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2012 75,022 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2011 71,096 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 67,196 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

one exhaust rubber missing but exhaust still supported

Pass 21 Jan 2009 64,401 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 61,430 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 54,811 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 54,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2006 48,045 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 48,045 miles

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

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

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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L20 DPP is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L20 DPP, 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 L20 DPP registered?

L20 DPP is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 February 1999.

Is L20 DPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L20 DPP shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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