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V449 JST

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,180 mi
Last recorded113,180 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV449 JST
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2009 113,180 miles

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

front and rear number plates deteriorating

rear tyres showing uneven wear

Pass 12 Sep 2008 105,144 miles

o/s handbrake cable retun spring missing n/s return spring broken (not afecting function)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 96,655 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 96,655 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 88,331 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2005 78,066 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

nearside and offside rear lower suspension arms[outer bushes showing wear]

Pass 7 Sep 2005 78,066 miles

nearside and offside rear lower suspension arms[outer bushes showing wear]

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 JST is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JST, 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 V449 JST registered?

V449 JST is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V449 JST safe to buy?

The MOT history for V449 JST shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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