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V560 GLB

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,886 mi
Last recorded99,886 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV560 GLB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 99,886 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 96,107 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 96,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 92,554 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 88,808 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 85,385 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 80,938 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 78,012 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 73,092 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 73,092 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 66,748 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 62,454 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 59,433 miles

air bag light on

front and rear number plates starting to fade

Pass 22 Jan 2007 57,070 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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V560 GLB is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 V560 GLB, 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 V560 GLB registered?

V560 GLB is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V560 GLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V560 GLB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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