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V705 DLC

1999 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

73,783 mi
Last recorded73,783 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV705 DLC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 73,783 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 67,002 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 53,989 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 53,989 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 49,262 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 47,565 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 45,377 miles

High level brake light not fully illuminating

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 42,458 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre tread low on edges

Pass 9 Dec 2008 37,602 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tyre tread low (3mm)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 34,409 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 30,976 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 27,308 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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V705 DLC is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 V705 DLC, 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 V705 DLC registered?

V705 DLC is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 December 1999.

Is V705 DLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V705 DLC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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