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V606 DCF

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

166,952 mi
Last recorded166,952 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV606 DCF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 166,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 165,217 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 157,272 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 150,496 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 143,546 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)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 143,546 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)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 136,103 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 127,916 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s headlamp wiper not parking

Pass 3 Feb 2009 118,306 miles

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

oil leaks engine and gearbox areas

Pass 4 Feb 2008 106,445 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 100,683 miles

front & rear number plates deteriorating

unable to check outer sills as covered

Pass 4 May 2006 94,818 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 94,818 miles

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

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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V606 DCF is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V606 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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What year was V606 DCF registered?

V606 DCF is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V606 DCF safe to buy?

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