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V580 FBD

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,686 mi
Last recorded154,686 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV580 FBD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2009 154,686 miles

nearside front tyre low inner edge

nearside rear tyre low inner edge and slightly out of shape

offside rear tyre low inner edge

offside front tyre very low inner edge

Fail 5 Nov 2009 154,686 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre low inner edge

nearside rear tyre low inner edge and slightly out of shape

offside rear tyre low inner edge

offside front tyre very low inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2008 139,909 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 126,963 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre also badly worn inside edge, nearside front brake pads low.

Pass 2 Jan 2008 126,963 miles

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

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

offside front tyre also badly worn inside edge, nearside front brake pads low.

Pass 11 Oct 2006 106,693 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 105,951 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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V580 FBD is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V580 FBD, 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 V580 FBD registered?

V580 FBD is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 December 1999.

Is V580 FBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V580 FBD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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