MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,252 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
engine/transmission leaks
front and rear number plates damaged
nearside front tyre uneven wear
nearside rear lens cracked
offside front tyre outer wall damaged
rear wiper blade worn
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
engine/transmission leaks
front and rear number plates damaged
nearside front tyre uneven wear
nearside rear lens cracked
offside front tyre outer wall damaged
rear wiper blade worn
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
o/s/f ind/lamp cracked
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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V566 DRT is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 V566 DRT, 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 V566 DRT registered?
V566 DRT is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 October 1999.
Is V566 DRT safe to buy?
The MOT history for V566 DRT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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