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T161 VDV

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,205 mi
Last recorded107,205 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT161 VDV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 107,205 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 102,213 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 102,213 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 96,509 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 86,788 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 80,261 miles

lower engine mounting worn

Fail 25 Apr 2013 80,261 miles

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 73,566 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 68,136 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 68,136 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 66,773 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 62,267 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 60,722 miles

Slight play in N/S/R upper rose bush and gaitor split.

Fail 21 Mar 2007 60,722 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Slight play in N/S/R upper rose bush and gaitor split

Pass 31 Mar 2006 58,622 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 58,622 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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T161 VDV is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T161 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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T161 VDV is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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