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V523 DAH

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

106,251 mi
Last recorded106,251 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV523 DAH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 106,251 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 106,101 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 105,642 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 105,395 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 105,057 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 104,816 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 104,543 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 104,239 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 102,927 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 102,648 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 99,967 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 97,186 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 94,849 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 91,932 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 89,475 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 87,322 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre nailed

Pass 7 Sep 2009 83,815 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 80,466 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 76,498 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 73,173 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 66,714 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 66,714 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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V523 DAH is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 V523 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V523 DAH registered?

V523 DAH is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V523 DAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V523 DAH shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V523 DAH have outstanding finance?

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