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V401 DGC

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,300 mi
Last recorded99,300 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV401 DGC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 99,300 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 90,014 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 90,014 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 88,029 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 71,540 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 66,410 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 66,410 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 57,142 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 52,650 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 52,650 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise front No.plate cracked affecting letter

advise n/s rear tyre worn unevenly and perishing

advise o/s front door mirror unit cover missing

advise o/s front fog light insecure

advise o/s front indicator faded

advise rear exhaust box heavily corroded

advise rear gearbox mounting worn

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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V401 DGC is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V401 DGC, 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 V401 DGC registered?

V401 DGC is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V401 DGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V401 DGC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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