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V514 DAH

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

113,111 mi
Last recorded113,111 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV514 DAH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 113,111 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 104,513 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 104,511 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 102,644 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 100,483 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 100,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 99,156 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 96,147 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 93,179 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 93,179 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 90,719 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 88,160 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 86,081 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 83,760 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 81,080 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 75,915 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 71,711 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 67,149 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)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 67,026 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 55,646 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 47,673 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 41,100 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 34,352 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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V514 DAH is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 V514 DAH, 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 V514 DAH registered?

V514 DAH is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V514 DAH shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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