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V605 SWL

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,752 mi
Last recorded122,752 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV605 SWL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 122,752 miles

Central little blow

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 20 Nov 2019 122,040 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 120,314 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

center and rear exhaust rusty

oil leak front

Fail 7 Dec 2018 120,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

center and rear exhaust rusty

oil leak front

Pass 22 Nov 2017 118,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (rear) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 115,390 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Nov 2016 115,390 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 112,694 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear exhaust rusty

Fail 9 Dec 2015 112,694 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Nov 2014 109,435 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 105,706 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Dec 2012 101,064 miles

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

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

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 13 Dec 2012 101,064 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2011 95,271 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear disc little rusty

Pass 19 Nov 2010 89,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 84,315 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f mirror cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2008 78,961 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 72,413 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 63,283 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 54,848 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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V605 SWL is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V605 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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What year was V605 SWL registered?

V605 SWL is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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