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V590 XJV

1999 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,893 mi
Last recorded121,893 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV590 XJV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 121,893 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlamp lens chipped

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted unable to inspect

small chip/crack outside zone a of windscreen

Fail 20 Oct 2018 121,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

sill covers fitted unable to inspect

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlamp lens chipped

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

small chip/crack outside zone a of windscreen

Pass 1 Nov 2017 116,448 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (7.1.2)

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

sill covers fitted unable to inspect

Pass 2 May 2015 113,776 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 108,915 miles

deep cut nsr tyre

plastic covers on sills

Pass 26 Feb 2013 105,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

plastic covers on sills

Fail 15 Feb 2013 105,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Oil leak

plastic covers on sills

Pass 17 Feb 2012 101,305 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 95,833 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 87,232 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 80,794 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)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 75,653 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 69,369 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 65,532 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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V590 XJV is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V590 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.

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What year was V590 XJV registered?

V590 XJV is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V590 XJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V590 XJV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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