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V421 DMR

1999 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,362 mi
Last recorded128,362 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV421 DMR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2010 128,362 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

engine light on dash

engine running problems

n/s/f fog lamp insecure

o/s/f head lamp glass damaged

tyres have small cuts in tread

Fail 10 Jun 2010 128,361 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

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

air bag light on

engine light on dash

engine running problems

n/s/f fog lamp insecure

o/s/f head lamp glass damaged

tyres have small cuts in tread

Pass 14 Dec 2007 124,367 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 111,435 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 94,334 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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V421 DMR is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V421 DMR, 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 V421 DMR registered?

V421 DMR is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 November 1999.

Is V421 DMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V421 DMR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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