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V339 DBU

1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,876 mi
Last recorded166,876 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2008
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto108,239 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV339 DBU
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE Auto
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2008 166,876 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 166,231 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nearside mirror cracked

Fail 26 Apr 2007 152,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advise engine oil leak

advise front wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 26 Apr 2007 152,578 miles

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

advise engine oil leak

advise front wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 20 Apr 2006 142,689 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE Auto?

Based on 2,905 MOT tests across 683 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
8,861
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 168
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 84
Direction indicator incorrect colour 75
Registration plate lamp not working 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 69
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V339 DBU is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V339 DBU, 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 V339 DBU registered?

V339 DBU is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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