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V628 FBD

1999 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

166,909 mi
Last recorded166,909 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV628 FBD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 166,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2012 157,969 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seatbelt

light play in offside front antiroll bar drop link

Pass 28 Jan 2011 149,576 miles

front screen chipped

front window wipers worn

slight white light from centre brake light

Pass 2 Feb 2010 140,735 miles

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

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

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

centre brake bulb inop x1

o/s headlamp damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2009 121,915 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 101,520 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 85,049 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 85,046 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 68,388 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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V628 FBD is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V628 FBD, 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 V628 FBD registered?

V628 FBD is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is V628 FBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V628 FBD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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