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V667 LWU

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,820 mi
Last recorded131,820 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV667 LWU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2015 131,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear handbrake return springs broken

both rear tyres wearing on edges

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in both rear hub void bushes

Pass 3 Apr 2014 123,589 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 123,545 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 117,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 109,302 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 96,047 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 84,528 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 71,864 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 71,678 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 70,598 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 68,065 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 65,891 miles

both front tyres low tread + hevily worn on outside edge

both rear tyres sidewalls perrished

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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V667 LWU is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V667 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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What year was V667 LWU registered?

V667 LWU is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 November 1999.

Is V667 LWU safe to buy?

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