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V537 DCF

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,952 mi
Last recorded128,952 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV537 DCF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 128,952 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to front and rear suspension

heavy corrosion to exhaust and box

Fail 30 Nov 2018 128,952 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to front and rear suspension

heavy corrosion to exhaust and box

Pass 22 Nov 2017 128,926 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

heavy corrosion to exhaust and rear box

Pass 27 Oct 2016 128,479 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 4 Dec 2015 127,877 miles

advise n/s/r and o/s/r brake flex hose ferrels corroded

advise n/s/r tyre outer edge scrubbing off and perished on edge

advise oil leak from gearbox area

advise power steering pipes corroded

advise rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2014 127,294 miles

Oil leak

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2013 126,338 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2012 125,398 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2011 124,708 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2010 123,325 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2009 121,972 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2009 121,972 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2008 119,467 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 117,163 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 114,294 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 111,982 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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
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V537 DCF is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V537 DCF, 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 V537 DCF registered?

V537 DCF is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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