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V696 HKY

1999 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,648 mi
Last recorded128,648 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV696 HKY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2017 128,648 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing noisy

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 May 2016 108,665 miles

Front tyres perished

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2014 107,155 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 107,151 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 104,374 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

offside handbrake return spring missing

Pass 12 Mar 2013 104,374 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

offside handbrake return spring missing

Pass 20 Apr 2012 101,822 miles

Advise mud and snow tyre fitted to offside front wheel

advise strong longitudinal metal brake pipes badly corroded

advise strong rear gearbox mount missing requires immeadiate attention

Fail 19 Apr 2012 101,822 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

advise strong longitudinal metal brake pipes badly corroded

advise strong rear gearbox mount missing requires immeadiate attention

Pass 24 May 2011 98,321 miles

offside front tyre worn

Fail 24 May 2011 98,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise strong rear brake discs badly worn and pitted

offside front tyre worn

Pass 24 Jun 2010 92,206 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 84,828 miles

corrosion on brake hose ferroules

corrosion on roadwheels

general corrosion on suspension

handbrake lever high

n/s handbrake not locking up

n/s/r lamp lens damaged

rear brake pads getting low

rear suspension , nearside lower pivot and offside upper pivot bearings worn

rear trailing arms , wear in frontmost mounting bushes

slight wear in joints on both front anti roll bar link rods

slight wear on o/s/f seat belt webbing

Fail 26 Jun 2008 77,640 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tailgate lamp lens damaged

o/s/r tyre , small cracks around where outer sidewall meets tread , not to cords at this time

rear tyre treads - 2mm left

slight wear in rear suspension outer rose bushes

slight wear/play in o/s/f anti roll bar link rod joints

Pass 26 Jun 2008 77,640 miles

n/s/r tailgate lamp lens damaged

o/s/r tyre , small cracks around where outer sidewall meets tread , not to cords at this time

rear tyre treads - 2mm left

slight wear in rear suspension outer rose bushes

slight wear/play in o/s/f anti roll bar link rod joints

Pass 23 May 2007 68,255 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2006 57,322 miles

N/S WIPER STARTING TO SPLIT.

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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V696 HKY is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V696 HKY, 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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V696 HKY is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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