MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,299 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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V618 DCF is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 V618 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 V618 DCF registered?
V618 DCF is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.
Is V618 DCF safe to buy?
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