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V697 TAV

1999 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,889 mi
Last recorded139,889 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV697 TAV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2010 139,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 136,293 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 129,879 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 115,225 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 115,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 99,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 83,715 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 TAV is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TAV, 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 TAV registered?

V697 TAV is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V697 TAV safe to buy?

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