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V449 DPR

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,187 mi
Last recorded111,187 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV449 DPR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 111,187 miles

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

General corrosion to underside

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

eml light on

Fail 13 Oct 2016 111,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x 2 centre rear and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded centre rear and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust system slighty corroded

Front brake discs slightly deteriorated

Front subframe slight corrosion

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f brake back plate corroding

o/s/f brake back plate corroding

Pass 26 Oct 2015 111,131 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 102,788 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2012 100,616 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 93,917 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

N/S/F tyre on limit

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 93,917 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/F tyre on limit

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 87,259 miles

front number plate water ingress

Pass 18 Mar 2009 81,923 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 76,548 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 70,060 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 64,353 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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V449 DPR is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V449 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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V449 DPR is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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