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V608 SWL

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,432 mi
Last recorded153,432 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 153,432 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 153,432 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 150,436 miles

nearside front indicator broken

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

Oil leak

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

both front suspension arms corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2010 147,558 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 147,558 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 144,721 miles

nsr tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer box deteriorating

slight movement in nsf antiroll bar ball joint

Pass 14 Jan 2009 137,601 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 129,616 miles

front brake pads getting low

minor leak of exhaust gases from exhaust manifold

os and ns wiper blades sterting to deteriorate

Pass 31 Jan 2007 121,402 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 112,748 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 112,745 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 100,949 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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V608 SWL is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 V608 SWL registered?

V608 SWL is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 October 1999.

Is V608 SWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V608 SWL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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