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S655 VPP

1999 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,190 mi
Last recorded134,190 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS655 VPP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 25 Oct 2011 134,190 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 122,448 miles

n/s o/s front and rear discs corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2009 121,566 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 107,256 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 93,309 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 78,285 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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S655 VPP is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S655 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S655 VPP registered?

S655 VPP is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is S655 VPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S655 VPP shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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