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V441 DYD

1999 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

186,889 mi
Last recorded186,889 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV441 DYD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 186,889 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 186,889 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 181,724 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 175,009 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 168,324 miles

o/s/f top anti-roll bar link top bush split but not to excess

plastic sill covers

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2011 159,674 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 150,508 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 141,682 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges.size 215/55r16v

front suspension arms corroded.

Fail 16 Sep 2009 141,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges.size 215/55r16v

front suspension arms corroded.

Pass 18 Sep 2008 137,951 miles

lower engine steady bar bushes broken

Fail 18 Sep 2008 137,951 miles

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

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

lower engine steady bar bushes broken

Pass 11 Sep 2007 130,331 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

o/s/f tyre has light cut on inner side wall not showing cords.

play in both rear top suspension arm outer bushes.

rear tyres worn on edges.

Pass 20 Sep 2006 121,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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V441 DYD is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V441 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 V441 DYD registered?

V441 DYD is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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