MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,314 miAbove average mileage for this year
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front number plate marked
n/s and o/s mirrors held by tape
slight play in both sides rear top hub bushes
underside of car covered in engine oil
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front number plate marked
n/s and o/s mirrors held by tape
slight play in both sides rear top hub bushes
underside of car covered in engine oil
advanced corrosion to metal brake pipes front to rear
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front brakes increase/decrease at different rates
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Unable to test sills for corrosion as plastic covers are fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V550 DCF is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 V550 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of V550 DCF?
You can check the full history of V550 DCF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was V550 DCF registered?
V550 DCF is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.
Is V550 DCF safe to buy?
The MOT history for V550 DCF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does V550 DCF have outstanding finance?
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