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S651 VPP

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,165 mi
Last recorded61,165 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS651 VPP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2010 61,165 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

handbrake lever has slight travel and return is poor.

Pass 4 Jan 2010 61,165 miles

handbrake lever has slight travel and return is poor.

Pass 19 Dec 2008 59,167 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 55,664 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 52,381 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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S651 VPP is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 S651 VPP, 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 S651 VPP registered?

S651 VPP is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 February 1999.

Is S651 VPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S651 VPP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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