MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
262,403 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE Auto?
Based on 2,905 MOT tests across 683 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V242 NUM is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 108,239 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V242 NUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9-5 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was V242 NUM registered?
V242 NUM is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 30 September 1999.
Is V242 NUM safe to buy?
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