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V710 KGC

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

118,610 mi
Last recorded118,610 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV710 KGC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2024 118,610 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Front anti roll bar both sides bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Centre exhaust box baffles are loose and ratteling >

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section . (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 116,256 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 116,253 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 113,519 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 113,519 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 111,429 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 111,429 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 107,031 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 107,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 103,243 miles

Front wiper getting worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust getting very rusty and centre box baffle loose

Pass 29 Jun 2017 100,359 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 94,622 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 91,291 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 91,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 88,395 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 88,395 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 83,433 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 83,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 76,888 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 71,803 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 71,803 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 67,228 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 59,886 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 56,579 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 51,251 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 47,916 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight cracking to nearside and offside front suspension arm rear stabilizer bushes.

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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V710 KGC is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 V710 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 V710 KGC registered?

V710 KGC is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V710 KGC shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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