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V419 HDT

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

158,714 mi
Last recorded158,714 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV419 HDT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 158,714 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 158,664 miles

Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Braking system leaking main front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 149,017 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn to legal limit

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and tread wearing low

corrosion main brake pipe(s)

front brakes uneven/fluctuation

fuel tank straps badly corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2017 149,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn to legal limit

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and tread wearing low

corrosion main brake pipe(s)

front brakes uneven/fluctuation

fuel tank straps badly corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2016 137,814 miles

front brakes uneven and fluctuation

Fail 6 Jan 2016 137,814 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

front brakes uneven and fluctuation

Pass 12 Jan 2015 126,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust slightly deteriorated/leaking (2 places)

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2014 115,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

main brake pipes have a protective grease on them

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2014 115,414 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

main brake pipes have a protective grease on them

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2012 104,108 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes are covered with grease preventing full inspection

Pass 14 Dec 2011 91,746 miles

offside main brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs slightly corroded

centre exhaust heat shield loose/damaged

Fail 14 Dec 2011 91,746 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs slightly corroded

centre exhaust heat shield loose/damaged

offside main brake pipe corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2011 79,870 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

nearside inner driveshaft boot has pinhole

Pass 15 Dec 2009 68,231 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 54,437 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 54,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 49,593 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 45,129 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2006 45,129 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 40,777 miles

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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V419 HDT is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V419 HDT, 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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V419 HDT is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 December 1999.

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