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V585 XJV

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

209,842 mi
Last recorded209,842 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV585 XJV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2012 209,842 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

auxillary belt weak /tensioner

seat belt stalk cover loose

Pass 28 Jun 2011 199,609 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 183,303 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 169,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear numberplate slightly delaminated

Pass 4 Jul 2008 150,739 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 132,667 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 111,329 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 111,329 miles

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

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

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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V585 XJV is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V585 XJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V585 XJV registered?

V585 XJV is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V585 XJV safe to buy?

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