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V697 FRH

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,849 mi
Last recorded123,849 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV697 FRH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 123,849 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 23 Sep 2014 122,446 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 121,618 miles

suspension arms,coil springs ferrules corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2012 119,758 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs lipped

Fail 24 Sep 2012 119,758 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 26 Sep 2011 118,929 miles

front brake discs lipped

offside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge and has splits on inner sidewall

Pass 15 Sep 2010 115,390 miles

front brake discs lipped

oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2009 112,106 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 112,071 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 97,736 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 84,582 miles

both front indicators faded

both wiper blades splitting - just acceptable

front brake pads look low

oil level on minimum

Pass 19 Sep 2006 71,679 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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V697 FRH 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 V697 FRH, 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 V697 FRH registered?

V697 FRH is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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