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V460 DUF

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

157,699 mi
Last recorded157,699 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV460 DUF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 157,699 miles

Corrosion Under Body Rear

Fail 20 Sep 2016 157,698 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake Light is On

Corrosion Under Body Rear

Engine check light is on

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 153,305 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 150,007 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 148,020 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 145,036 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 145,036 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 140,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 140,985 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 136,625 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 136,625 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 126,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leaking from oil cooler pipes behind radiator

Fail 14 Sep 2009 126,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leaking from oil cooler pipes behind radiator

Pass 17 Sep 2008 115,749 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 105,185 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 105,185 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 91,387 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 91,387 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 75,822 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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V460 DUF 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 63.2%.

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 V460 DUF, 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 V460 DUF registered?

V460 DUF is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V460 DUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V460 DUF shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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