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V427 DYD

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,769 mi
Last recorded111,769 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV427 DYD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 111,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 111,769 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flange heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 108,974 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D-Bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 108,974 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D-Bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 106,513 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 106,513 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 104,017 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 104,017 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 99,545 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 99,545 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished / split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished / split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2020 95,717 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 93,142 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 93,142 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 91,146 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 88,853 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 88,853 miles

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all four (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 87,469 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 87,469 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 86,267 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 86,267 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 84,851 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 84,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 81,878 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 81,878 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 78,035 miles

Slight wear nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2011 73,779 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 73,779 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 70,871 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 70,871 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 57,547 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 51,041 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 46,023 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 42,140 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 42,140 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 35,334 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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V427 DYD is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V427 DYD, 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 V427 DYD registered?

V427 DYD is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 December 1999.

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