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V527 DYJ

1999 Saab 9-5 Aero

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,361 mi
Last recorded117,361 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5 Aero116,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV527 DYJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Aero
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2009 117,361 miles

Fair amount of handbrake travel, advise attention.

O/s/f tyre starting to get low tread depth.

Play in front anti roll bar D bushes.

Play in n/s/f anti roll bar link.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Rear number plate delaminating, advise attention.

Stone chip in windscreen swept area.

Fail 23 Apr 2009 117,361 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fair amount of handbrake travel, advise attention.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/s/f tyre starting to get low tread depth.

Play in front anti roll bar D bushes.

Play in n/s/f anti roll bar link.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Rear number plate delaminating, advise attention.

Stone chip in windscreen swept area.

Pass 2 Apr 2008 111,942 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 111,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 105,558 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 105,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake pads getting low

rear disces corroding

Pass 25 Feb 2006 96,103 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Aero?

Based on 703 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
8,559
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 17
position lamp(s) not working 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
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V527 DYJ is a 1999 Saab 9-5 Aero in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-5 Aero models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 116,850 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 Aero fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V527 DYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 Aero typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 9-5 Aero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V527 DYJ registered?

V527 DYJ is a 1999 Saab 9-5 Aero, first registered on 18 November 1999.

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