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V535 YVL

1999 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,581 mi
Last recorded95,581 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV535 YVL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 95,581 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 95,520 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 95,402 miles

high level brake lamp slightly showing white light

r no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 13 Aug 2013 95,067 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 93,284 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 88,905 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 84,295 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)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 79,203 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 74,541 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 68,617 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 60,610 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2006 60,610 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

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
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V535 YVL is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 V535 YVL, 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 V535 YVL registered?

V535 YVL is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 September 1999.

Is V535 YVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V535 YVL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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