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V709 KGC

1999 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

162,060 mi
Last recorded162,060 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV709 KGC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 162,060 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 158,747 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 154,821 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 151,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 147,584 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 142,519 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 135,636 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 125,292 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 118,789 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 114,169 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 114,169 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 106,933 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 106,931 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 101,919 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON MINIMUM ALLOWABLE TREAD DEPTH. STRONGLY ADVISE CHANGE NOW

Fail 12 Jun 2007 101,919 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON MINIMUM ALLOWABLE TREAD DEPTH. STRONGLY ADVISE CHANGE NOW.

Pass 8 Jun 2006 87,814 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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V709 KGC is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V709 KGC, 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 V709 KGC registered?

V709 KGC is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V709 KGC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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