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V602 DCF

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

170,199 mi
Last recorded170,199 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV602 DCF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 170,199 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 168,038 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe on subframe below engine (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area beside chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area beside chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 166,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe at rear of engine subframe area fixing (2.1.5 (a))

surface rust to areas of underside floor

surface rust to o/s/r and n/s/ r brake discs

Pass 27 Jan 2020 162,796 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 162,791 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 157,553 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 153,233 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 153,215 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle box (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 150,110 miles

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

slight play in both rear lower hub arm bushes

Pass 25 Jan 2016 144,391 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 140,313 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 131,327 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 119,961 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 111,378 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 103,870 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 94,799 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 87,693 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 85,380 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 82,943 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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V602 DCF is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 V602 DCF, 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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V602 DCF is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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