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V652 MJB

1999 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,645 mi
Last recorded120,645 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV652 MJB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 120,645 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

Offside shock absorber appears damp

Fail 20 Nov 2015 120,645 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

Offside shock absorber appears damp

Pass 9 Jun 2014 114,958 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 108,177 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 108,177 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 101,682 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 88,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2008 81,640 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing low

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 23 Oct 2007 76,911 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 71,119 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 62,857 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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V652 MJB is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V652 MJB, 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 V652 MJB registered?

V652 MJB is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 November 1999.

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