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V418 HAC

1999 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,889 mi
Last recorded113,889 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV418 HAC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2017 113,889 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine oil level below minimum

nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes weak

very bad engine oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2015 106,327 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 98,129 miles

Exhaust deterioating.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Offside rear tyre showing signs of age.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 98,129 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust deterioating.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Offside rear tyre showing signs of age.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 96,329 miles

Exhaust rear silencer - corroded/deteriorated

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

One support bracket for exhaust rear silencer - broken.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 93,555 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 89,164 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake pads approximately 75% worn

Fail 8 Dec 2010 89,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake pads approximately 75% worn

Fail 8 Dec 2009 81,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 8 Dec 2009 81,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 3 Feb 2009 76,358 miles

Oil leak

nsr tyre starting to crack

Pass 29 Jan 2008 69,381 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 65,547 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 58,094 miles

Front wiper blades split on the ends

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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V418 HAC is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V418 HAC, 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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V418 HAC is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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