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V611 MVX

1999 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

143,466 mi
Last recorded143,466 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV611 MVX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 143,466 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front front number plate held on with gaffer tape

electrolite around bottom of battery possible leak

Pass 21 Sep 2021 143,138 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front front number plate held on with gaffer tape

battery electrolite on near side inner wing

Pass 9 Sep 2020 142,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 142,593 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 141,771 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

center brake pipes corroded

near side main beam aim high

Pass 1 Oct 2018 141,246 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 134,926 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 128,592 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 123,140 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine oil leak

engine oil on minimum

front brake pads low

front subframe bushers splitting up have slight play

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside and centre seat belt clasps casings missing

nearside front door mirror unit loose

offside front tyre cracking up

rattle from nearside in gearbox when spinning tyre

rear washers inoperative

Fail 9 Nov 2015 123,140 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine oil leak

engine oil on minimum

front brake pads low

front subframe bushers splitting up have slight play

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside and centre seat belt clasps casings missing

nearside front door mirror unit loose

offside front tyre cracking up

rattle from nearside in gearbox when spinning tyre

rear washers inoperative

Fail 30 Oct 2014 117,630 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front fog lsamp insecure

Pass 30 Oct 2014 117,630 miles

nearside front fog lsamp insecure

Fail 19 Oct 2013 111,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 111,977 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 107,272 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 107,272 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 103,750 miles

both front tyres damaged on outer side walls

child seats fitted to rear not allowing full in spection of adult belts

Pass 5 May 2010 97,340 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 97,340 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 85,910 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 68,276 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 61,023 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 51,013 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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V611 MVX is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 V611 MVX, 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 V611 MVX registered?

V611 MVX is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is V611 MVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V611 MVX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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