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V541 SWL

1999 Saab 9-5

Green Lpg 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

204,865 mi
Last recorded204,865 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV541 SWL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 204,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 204,702 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 193,494 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 192,534 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 192,534 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 184,089 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 183,896 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 177,332 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 177,332 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2009 168,885 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2008 157,908 miles

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

OIL LEAK UNDER ENGIN

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 143,005 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 132,011 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 132,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

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 SWL is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V541 SWL, 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 SWL registered?

V541 SWL is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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