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V608 DFG

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,726 mi
Last recorded188,726 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV608 DFG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 188,726 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body becoming corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2020 185,831 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 182,108 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 182,108 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded center (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2018 179,862 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 28 May 2017 176,095 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2017 176,095 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 May 2016 171,098 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 161,568 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 147,172 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2014 147,172 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 May 2013 136,491 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 127,975 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 119,432 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 119,432 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 103,906 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 99,591 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 93,180 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 87,586 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 80,982 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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V608 DFG is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc 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 V608 DFG, 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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V608 DFG is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 September 1999.

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