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V650 LWU

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,009 mi
Last recorded118,009 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2009
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV650 LWU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2009 118,009 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 109,540 miles

centre rear lap belt missing

Pass 19 Dec 2007 99,839 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 99,837 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 93,065 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 82,379 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
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V650 LWU is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V650 LWU, 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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How do I check the history of V650 LWU?

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What year was V650 LWU registered?

V650 LWU is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V650 LWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V650 LWU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V650 LWU have outstanding finance?

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