MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,185 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all 4 mounting mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all 4 mounting mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear floor area rusty.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Both Rear Tyres Mis-shapen
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
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)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
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)
Centre Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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V685 DDG is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 V685 DDG, 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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V685 DDG is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 December 1999.
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