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M8 DAO

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,305 mi
Last recorded152,305 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 DAO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 152,305 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 152,305 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2024 151,625 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 150,859 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 149,859 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective dog bone mount ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH sides perished on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2022 149,859 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective dog bone mount ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH sides perished on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 148,308 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 147,615 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 147,615 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 144,450 miles

Nearside Rear chassis rear sub frame mounting point corroded

Offside Rear chassis rear sub frame mounting point corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2019 144,450 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear chassis rear sub frame mounting point corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear chassis rear sub frame mounting point corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 142,633 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 140,383 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 136,927 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 134,067 miles

both rear tyres worn low

Fail 2 Oct 2015 134,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres worn low

Pass 3 Oct 2014 130,552 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 125,863 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 120,367 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 110,388 miles

Front tyres are worn down to 3mm.

Pass 24 Mar 2010 101,412 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 91,913 miles

ADVISE : SIGNS OF OIL LEAKAGE FROM OFF SIDE FRONT OF VEHICLE.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 84,275 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 73,600 miles

Front tyres are wearing low on edges. Rear brake pads are wearing low. Rear exhaust box hanger is broken.

Pass 23 Mar 2006 63,375 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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M8 DAO is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M8 DAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M8 DAO registered?

M8 DAO is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is M8 DAO safe to buy?

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