MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,205 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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)
Gearbox mounting defective
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
lower engine mounting worn
Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Slight play in N/S/R upper rose bush and gaitor split.
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
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)
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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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What year was T161 VDV registered?
T161 VDV is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 March 1999.
Is T161 VDV safe to buy?
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