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V51 DLH

1999 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,241 mi
Last recorded135,241 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV51 DLH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 135,241 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 135,241 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2017 129,668 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2017 129,668 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 125,352 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 125,143 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 May 2015 118,549 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 111,293 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 111,293 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 104,116 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 104,107 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 102,139 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 85,992 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

n/s/f spot lamp lens cracked

Pass 19 Apr 2010 64,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nearside front fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 4 May 2009 43,893 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 41,934 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 37,772 miles

nsr shock absorber weeping

Pass 14 Aug 2006 34,043 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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V51 DLH is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 110,962 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 V51 DLH, 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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V51 DLH is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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