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V577 JST

1999 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

213,612 mi
Last recorded213,612 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV577 JST
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2018 213,612 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both nearside and offside inner wheel arches corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside rear chassis legs corroded and holed at subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front tyres starting to perish and crack

Pass 27 Jul 2017 210,149 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear suspension arm brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sides rear stub axles, upper mount/suspension arm bushes worn and knocking, advise repair

fuel filter heavily corroded, advise renewal

parking brake performance efficiency slightly low, 17%, advise servicing and adjusting parking brake assembly

Pass 11 Aug 2016 207,297 miles

All brake pipes corroded

Both rear and o/s/f coil springs broken

N/S/F fog light mounting bracket broken

Oil leak ()

Under body surface corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2016 207,297 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear join holed (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

All brake pipes corroded

All bushes on bottom arms perished and cracking

Back box outer skin corroded

Both rear and o/s/f coil springs broken

N/S/F fog light mounting bracket broken

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

Oil leak ()

Under body surface corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2015 202,572 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 202,572 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 198,167 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak from engine

Fail 6 Aug 2014 198,166 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak from engine

Pass 8 Aug 2013 193,154 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 187,170 miles

Offside front side light dull but still illuminates

Pass 5 Aug 2011 182,885 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint damaged but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 177,822 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 172,995 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 172,957 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 167,299 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 167,299 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 161,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 156,968 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 156,890 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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V577 JST is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V577 JST, 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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V577 JST is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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