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V453 MCK

1999 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,457 mi
Last recorded116,457 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV453 MCK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 116,457 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 116,451 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 111,336 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 108,758 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 105,845 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 105,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 103,212 miles

Nearside Rear wheel has slight play

oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2017 101,376 miles

Nearside Rear wheel has slight play

Offside Rear wheel has slight play

exhaust bracket at rear snapped

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2016 99,631 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 97,673 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 95,628 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 92,267 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

exhaust back box slightly corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2013 92,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2012 88,847 miles

backbox slighly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2011 85,067 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 85,067 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 79,677 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 74,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 69,538 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2007 64,581 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 MCK is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MCK, 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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V453 MCK is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 December 1999.

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