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V609 DFG

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,672 mi
Last recorded163,672 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV609 DFG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 163,672 miles

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

oil level low needed 1 litre of oil

Fail 9 Sep 2010 163,671 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

oil level low needed 1 litre of oil

Pass 8 Sep 2009 156,279 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 156,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 147,915 miles

all 4 tyres worn

Pass 25 Aug 2007 140,568 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 140,562 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 132,144 miles

Both front and rear number plates deteriorating

Engine oil level low

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 119,588 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)

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

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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V609 DFG is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V609 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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What year was V609 DFG registered?

V609 DFG is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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