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V58 DLH

1999 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,878 mi
Last recorded87,878 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV58 DLH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 87,878 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 83,154 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre outer side wall deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2012 76,619 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 76,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 71,109 miles

bad oil leak

front brake pads wearing low

front number plate deteriorated

o/s/f tyre tread wearing low

Pass 24 Sep 2010 65,278 miles

n/s/r tyre side wall deteriorated

o/s/f tyre side wall deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2010 65,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre side wall deteriorated

o/s/f tyre side wall deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2009 58,561 miles

engine oil leak from cam cover area

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 26 Sep 2008 54,711 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 51,413 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 47,924 miles

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

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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V58 DLH is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V58 DLH, 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 V58 DLH registered?

V58 DLH is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V58 DLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V58 DLH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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