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V545 KJN

1999 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

160,643 mi
Last recorded160,643 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV545 KJN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2012 160,643 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 152,287 miles

front brake discs wearing low

offside mirror glass slightly damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2010 140,073 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 126,548 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 99,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 80,789 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 66,689 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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V545 KJN is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V545 KJN, 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 V545 KJN registered?

V545 KJN is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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