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V712 KGC

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,804 mi
Last recorded105,804 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV712 KGC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 105,804 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 103,968 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 102,387 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 102,352 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded By Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Body component insecure Mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 101,112 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 101,096 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail badly corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch behind shock holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 98,814 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 96,603 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 96,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 94,171 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 91,680 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 89,712 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 87,558 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 87,558 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 85,599 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 81,876 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 80,026 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 78,326 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 76,659 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 74,811 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 71,771 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 64,386 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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V712 KGC is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V712 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 V712 KGC registered?

V712 KGC is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 September 1999.

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