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V474 FCY

1999 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

167,319 mi
Last recorded167,319 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV474 FCY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 167,319 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 167,319 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2010 148,754 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 148,754 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 119,698 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 119,698 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 95,155 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 86,328 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2006 86,328 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nail in n/s rear tyre

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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V474 FCY is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Black 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 V474 FCY, 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 V474 FCY registered?

V474 FCY is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V474 FCY safe to buy?

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