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V622 FCR

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,463 mi
Last recorded84,463 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV622 FCR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 84,463 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine underside oily

Fail 8 Aug 2011 84,463 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine underside oily

Pass 26 Jul 2010 81,080 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2010 81,078 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2009 75,896 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

slight play offside rear hub bush

Pass 30 Jul 2008 69,168 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play to nearside and offside rear lower hub bushes

Pass 2 Mar 2007 56,573 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 56,572 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 56,311 miles

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

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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V622 FCR is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc 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 V622 FCR, 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 V622 FCR registered?

V622 FCR is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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