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V417 KAM

1999 Saab 9-5

Red Lpg 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

362,152 mi
Last recorded362,152 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV417 KAM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2010 362,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 362,152 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 349,277 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 348,671 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 313,426 miles

front wishbone rear mounts starting to split.

handbrake cable gaitors split.

rear silencer rusty.

rear trailing arm bushes split.

wear in both rear top and bottom outer arm bushes.

wiper blades noisy.

Pass 28 Aug 2007 282,899 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 282,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Handbrake cable gaiters split

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside wiper slightly smeery

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column u.j has slight play

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 253,316 miles

both rear top and bottom outer arm bushes worn.

front wishbone rear mounts split.

handbrake cable gaitors split.

n/s/f tyre down too 2.5mm.

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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V417 KAM is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V417 KAM, 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 V417 KAM registered?

V417 KAM is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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