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V522 DGV

1999 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,715 mi
Last recorded183,715 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV522 DGV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2010 183,715 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside front indicator slightly insecure

offside side repeater not working but front indicator is visible from required angle

rear wiper defective

Pass 27 Nov 2009 181,435 miles

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

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

front and rear registration plates have slight water ingress

front registration plate has slight damage

rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 27 Nov 2009 181,435 miles

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

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

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

front and rear registration plates have slight water ingress

front registration plate has slight damage

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2008 174,567 miles

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

front no plate cracked

nearside front fog light glass broken

Pass 4 Sep 2007 172,290 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2006 172,279 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front fog light cracked

nearside rear door damaged

slight play nearside rear hub

Pass 19 Oct 2005 154,305 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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V522 DGV is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V522 DGV, 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 V522 DGV registered?

V522 DGV is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 October 1999.

Is V522 DGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V522 DGV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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