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V690 DND

1999 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

150,537 mi
Last recorded150,537 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV690 DND
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 150,537 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

patches of corrosion

Fail 18 Apr 2018 150,503 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D - bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Battery loose in tray

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged wing mirror insecure ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All 4 shock absorber's (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded All 4 springs (2.4.C.1b)

floor pan corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2016 150,034 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 150,034 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 146,188 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 146,188 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f wheel bearing slight rough on rotated

Pass 16 Jun 2014 140,460 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 134,775 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 124,660 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 124,660 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 114,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 102,491 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 100,536 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 100,536 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 93,850 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 88,199 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 79,259 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 66,907 miles

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

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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V690 DND is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 110,962 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 V690 DND, 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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V690 DND is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 September 1999.

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