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V559 SWL

1999 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

189,864 mi
Last recorded189,864 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV559 SWL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2012 189,864 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 184,479 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 180,696 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 178,063 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 166,614 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 153,464 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 138,331 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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V559 SWL is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Grey 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 V559 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 V559 SWL registered?

V559 SWL is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is V559 SWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V559 SWL shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V559 SWL have outstanding finance?

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