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V448 DPR

1999 Saab 9-5

Black Lpg 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,121 mi
Last recorded94,121 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV448 DPR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2011 94,121 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 94,121 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 81,922 miles

Bad oil leak from engine.

Pass 14 Jul 2009 74,923 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2008 71,413 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 66,141 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 57,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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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V448 DPR is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,962cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V448 DPR, 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 V448 DPR registered?

V448 DPR is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V448 DPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V448 DPR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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