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V428 DGC

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,211 mi
Last recorded104,211 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV428 DGC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 104,211 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 104,211 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 98,433 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 98,400 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 86,886 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 84,579 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 80,539 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 74,277 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 66,138 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

Pass 27 Jun 2005 54,783 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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V428 DGC is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 V428 DGC, 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 V428 DGC registered?

V428 DGC is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 September 1999.

Is V428 DGC safe to buy?

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