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V63 GBF

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,912 mi
Last recorded193,912 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV63 GBF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 193,912 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 181,276 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 181,276 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre exhaust underbody heatshield loose and adrift.

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

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

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

Slight wear and play in both nearside and offside rear supension arm bearings .

Slight wear and play in offside front anti roll bar mounting.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 170,485 miles

rear centre seat belt fraying

Oil leak

brake discs alround showing signs of wear

exhaust system rusty + slight blow

o/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge

passengers wiper blade split

slight play in both rear hub assemblies

Fail 6 Jul 2009 170,485 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake discs alround showing signs of wear

exhaust system rusty + slight blow

o/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge

passengers wiper blade split

rear centre seat belt fraying

slight play in both rear hub assemblies

Pass 26 Jun 2008 153,139 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 153,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

SMALL CUT TO CENTER SEATBELT /// SMALL CHIP TO LOWER WINDSCREEN ///

Pass 5 Jul 2007 140,230 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake lever comes up along way

Pass 12 Jul 2006 125,744 miles

brake servo paint picled due previous fluid spilage

main brake pipe starting to get rusty in clips

n/side rear side light not working twin lamps other lamp working ok

o/side front brake hose slightly twisted

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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V63 GBF is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue 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 V63 GBF, 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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V63 GBF is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 November 1999.

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