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V578 DAO

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,578 mi
Last recorded106,578 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV578 DAO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2010 106,578 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 97,225 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 86,611 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 76,258 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 65,838 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 65,838 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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V578 DAO is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V578 DAO, 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 V578 DAO registered?

V578 DAO is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 September 1999.

Is V578 DAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V578 DAO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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