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V550 DCF

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,314 mi
Last recorded131,314 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV550 DCF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 131,314 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 131,300 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 126,540 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 121,443 miles

advanced corrosion to metal brake pipes front to rear

Pass 27 Jan 2009 116,721 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 116,721 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 110,057 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 106,139 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2006 106,139 miles

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.

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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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.

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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.

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