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V603 FCR

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

117,975 mi
Last recorded117,975 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV603 FCR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 117,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear handbrake slow to pull efficency

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 117,728 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear handbrake slow to pull efficency

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 108,360 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 108,358 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 96,490 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 96,419 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2017 84,681 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 84,678 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 73,379 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 73,377 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 60,186 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 60,128 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 49,961 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracked in side wall

nearside rear tyre cracked in side wall

offside rear tyre cracked in side wall

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 8 Jul 2014 49,959 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre cracked in side wall

nearside rear tyre cracked in side wall

offside rear tyre cracked in side wall

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Sep 2013 48,057 miles

Rear brake pads are wearing thin

Pass 15 Aug 2012 46,112 miles

Rear brake pads are getting close to limit

Fail 15 Aug 2012 46,112 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake pads are getting close to limit

Pass 2 Sep 2011 45,418 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 45,418 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 45,239 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear discs pitted and scored

surface rust underbody

Pass 12 Sep 2009 45,204 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 44,914 miles

all tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 4 Sep 2008 44,884 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 43,701 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 42,711 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 41,679 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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V603 FCR is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V603 FCR, 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 V603 FCR registered?

V603 FCR is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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