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V515 DAH

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

100,973 mi
Last recorded100,973 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV515 DAH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 100,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre section join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 100,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre section join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 92,403 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 91,575 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 89,776 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded All 4 front and back (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 86,488 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 83,743 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wiper splitting x1

Pass 8 Sep 2012 81,380 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 79,382 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 77,174 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 77,174 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 74,001 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 70,049 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 65,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 58,879 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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V515 DAH is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 V515 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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V515 DAH is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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