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V440 NKJ

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,556 mi
Last recorded158,556 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV440 NKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 158,556 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 158,556 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 153,748 miles

front exhaust pipe flexi poor condition

rear boot struts worn

slight play in both rear top rose bushes

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar D bush

Fail 26 Jul 2016 153,748 miles

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

front exhaust pipe flexi poor condition

rear boot struts worn

slight play in both rear top rose bushes

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar D bush

Pass 6 Aug 2015 149,633 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 144,463 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

front exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

surface corrosion to both rear chassis legs

Pass 30 Jul 2013 140,325 miles

centre exhaust flexi poor

engine oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded and poor condition

slight play in both rear top rose bushes

slight play in ofside front anti-roll bar link

Pass 16 Jan 2012 132,267 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak

rear exhust box corroded, holed and front mounting broken

Pass 12 Jan 2011 125,041 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 125,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 117,653 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 107,144 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007 95,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 95,483 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 76,455 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 65,619 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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V440 NKJ is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V440 NKJ, 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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V440 NKJ is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 October 1999.

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