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T158 VDV

1999 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

156,285 mi
Last recorded156,285 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT158 VDV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 156,285 miles

Both front lower arms slight corrosion

Both front tyres scrubbing and low on inner edge

Both pas lines weeping

Offside front and nearside rear rims slight buckle

Offside front seatbelt frayed

Rear body corroded around sub frame mountings

Rear shock bodies and springs corroded

Rear sub frame and suspension arms corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 153,494 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Main beam switch intermittent fault

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe area damp

Rear archs rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2016 147,646 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 145,442 miles

Both front and rear pas lines weeping

Both rear lower arm bushes starting to perish

Front to rear brake lines corroded

Offside rear spring corroded

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres stepped on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2014 137,900 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

o/s wiper slight smearing

Fail 14 Jul 2014 137,900 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

o/s wiper slight smearing

Pass 18 Jul 2013 131,694 miles

Both rear springs corroded

Front and rear pas lines weeping

Front to rear brake lines some corrosion

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2012 124,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2011 116,191 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 108,856 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 100,288 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2008 90,699 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

both rear tyres slight stepping

some corrosion on metal lines front to rear

Pass 13 Jul 2007 81,260 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 81,260 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 71,859 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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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T158 VDV is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 T158 VDV, 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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T158 VDV is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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