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V541 DCF

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,076 mi
Last recorded126,076 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV541 DCF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 126,076 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded off side longitudinal (3.6.B.2c)

OIL LEAK

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 113,832 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 106,885 miles

blue smoke on start up thenclears stem seals ?

slight bind on n/s/f + o/s/r

Pass 5 Nov 2013 103,462 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 5 Nov 2013 103,462 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake has little reserve travel

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 31 Oct 2012 97,049 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs and pads worn

rear exhaust corrroded

Pass 8 Nov 2011 87,777 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 87,777 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Fail 7 May 2011 83,296 miles

Brake pipes have been greased making inspection hard

Front tyre wearing on outer edge slightly

Fuel filter is slightly corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Off side rear tyre cracking badly

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2011 83,296 miles

Brake pipes have been greased making inspection hard

Front tyre wearing on outer edge slightly

Fuel filter is slightly corroded

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

Off side rear tyre cracking badly

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 74,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 71,872 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 69,362 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 69,391 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 62,128 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 59,319 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2005 54,657 miles

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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V541 DCF is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V541 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 V541 DCF registered?

V541 DCF is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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