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V525 DYJ

1999 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

198,224 mi
Last recorded198,224 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV525 DYJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 198,224 miles

Nearside Rear sidelamp lense damaged

backbox outer skin deterioated

both wipers only just clear the screen properly

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement front dogbone (6.1.D.1a)

engine oil leaking

no engine oil

Fail 27 Oct 2016 197,911 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light center lamp (1.2.1e)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear dogbone (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear sidelamp lense damaged

backbox outer skin deterioated

both wipers only just clear the screen properly

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement front dogbone (6.1.D.1a)

engine oil leaking

no engine oil

Pass 3 Oct 2015 193,702 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2015 193,702 miles

Hazard warning switch missing gone in (1.4.B.1d)

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2014 190,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2014 190,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2013 184,195 miles

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2012 181,172 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 175,494 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)

Oil leak

corrosion to nearside/offside front suspension arms

exhaust in poor condtion

Fail 5 Oct 2011 175,494 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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)

Oil leak

corrosion to nearside/offside front suspension arms

exhaust in poor condtion

Pass 24 Sep 2010 167,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

rear exhaust box in poor condtion

Pass 25 Sep 2009 159,304 miles

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

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)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2009 159,304 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake disc corroded.

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2008 152,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake disc/s are corroded/becoming worn

both rear brake disc/s are corroded

both rear tyre tread/s are getting low 215/55/16 vr

Pass 2 Oct 2008 152,081 miles

both front brake disc/s are corroded/becoming worn

both rear brake disc/s are corroded

both rear tyre tread/s are getting low 215/55/16 vr

Pass 26 Sep 2007 142,495 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 129,041 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 129,041 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 105,700 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 105,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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V525 DYJ is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V525 DYJ, 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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V525 DYJ is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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