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V597 SWL

1999 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

125,305 mi
Last recorded125,305 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV597 SWL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 125,305 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion underside covering braking steering and suspension components.

Fail 5 Nov 2025 125,304 miles

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator not working side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle road wheel fouling the wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak requires investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

surface corrosion underside covering braking steering and suspension components.

Pass 5 Nov 2024 124,465 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 123,774 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive requires investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 121,603 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 120,375 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush of trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush of trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 119,626 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Very slight blow from middle exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 118,419 miles

All tyres are 9 years old

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 116,705 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis rails by subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front and rear floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 116,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis rails by subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front and rear floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 114,089 miles

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement seeping oil (6.1.D.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (2.4.G.1)

offside front and rear tyres side walls perished

Pass 24 Nov 2016 112,876 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 110,749 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor corroding (5.2.6)

rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket broken away

Pass 26 Nov 2014 108,223 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 105,859 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 104,004 miles

lower engine steady bar [dog bone] showing wear

Pass 29 Nov 2011 102,167 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 102,167 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 99,800 miles

all four tyres splitting in tread and showing wear [ideally want replacing]

Pass 17 Nov 2009 94,889 miles

all four tyres starting to show wear and perish in tread

Fail 17 Nov 2009 94,888 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all four tyres starting to show wear and perish in tread

Pass 3 Dec 2008 87,677 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 84,355 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 82,160 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 77,051 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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V597 SWL is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V597 SWL, 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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V597 SWL is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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