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V470 FBD

1999 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

144,301 mi
Last recorded144,301 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV470 FBD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2011 144,301 miles

Engine noisy.

Handbrake lever travel. rear brakes imbalanced. N/s/r upper void bush worn.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear anti-roll bar saddle bushes worn. Outer sills covered. Both front tyres wearing on edges. Oil warning lamp flashing. O/s/r tyre wearing inner edge.

Fail 14 Jan 2011 144,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine noisy.

Handbrake lever travel. rear brakes imbalanced. N/s/r upper void bush worn.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear anti-roll bar saddle bushes worn. Outer sills covered. Both front tyres wearing on edges. Oil warning lamp flashing. O/s/r tyre wearing inner edge.

Pass 22 Jan 2010 131,580 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 131,580 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 119,627 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

N/S Headlight chipped not affecting beam image

N/S/F Fog light dim, lamp has been full of water

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 20 Jan 2009 119,622 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S Headlight chipped not affecting beam image

N/S/F Fog light dim, lamp has been full of water

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Reverse lights inop

Spare tyre defective

When vehicle placed in reverse gear the headlights come on

Pass 19 May 2007 109,721 miles

slight wear/play in n/s rear upper susp. rose bush.

Pass 22 May 2006 95,576 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2006 95,576 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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V470 FBD is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V470 FBD, 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 V470 FBD registered?

V470 FBD is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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