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V453 FKH

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

202,093 mi
Last recorded202,093 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV453 FKH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 202,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 202,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 189,820 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 183,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 172,080 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 172,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 162,563 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 151,173 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 151,173 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 139,508 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 130,696 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 130,696 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 123,963 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 115,633 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 108,950 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 108,943 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 100,293 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 90,823 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 79,382 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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V453 FKH is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V453 FKH, 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 V453 FKH registered?

V453 FKH is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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