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S314 VKK

1999 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,245 mi
Last recorded112,245 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS314 VKK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 112,245 miles

slight play in rear upper hub pins/bushes. more so drivers side

Fail 9 Jan 2012 112,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play in rear upper hub pins/bushes. more so drivers side

Pass 13 Jan 2011 93,198 miles

2x child seats fitted

all tyres close to limits

Pass 9 Jan 2010 80,272 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 72,926 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 66,641 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2007 66,641 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 59,886 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 54,685 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
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S314 VKK is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S314 VKK, 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 S314 VKK registered?

S314 VKK is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 January 1999.

Is S314 VKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S314 VKK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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