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V468 FKH

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

132,407 mi
Last recorded132,407 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV468 FKH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 132,407 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 132,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box to front flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on tread face area

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

front and rear no plates poor condition

Pass 29 Apr 2019 128,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front of cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

handbrake comes up high

Pass 27 Apr 2018 123,750 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2017 118,719 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2017 118,719 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2016 113,179 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 106,942 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 106,942 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 101,721 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2014 101,385 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 96,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 93,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2011 90,484 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 85,510 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 81,538 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 78,648 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 72,834 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 63,459 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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V468 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 84.2%.

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 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 V468 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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V468 FKH is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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