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V463 FKH

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

155,223 mi
Last recorded155,223 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV463 FKH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 155,223 miles

nearside front fog light inop

nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

underside floor corroded and soft

Fail 18 Sep 2014 155,209 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

nearside front fog light inop

nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

underside floor corroded and soft

Pass 16 Sep 2013 148,361 miles

both front lower arms corroded

exhaust heatshield loose

floor soft

nearside front fog light inop

Fail 16 Sep 2013 148,361 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both front lower arms corroded

exhaust heatshield loose

floor soft

nearside front fog light inop

Pass 19 Sep 2012 144,502 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 137,617 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 137,617 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 131,204 miles

advise re park brake re work return springs missing and possible new shoes required

Pass 14 Sep 2009 128,162 miles

n/s/f tyre tread cut

slight bind from rear brakes

Fail 14 Sep 2009 128,162 miles

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

n/s/f tyre tread cut

slight bind from rear brakes

Pass 10 Sep 2008 123,387 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 116,518 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 108,518 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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V463 FKH is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V463 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 V463 FKH registered?

V463 FKH is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V463 FKH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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