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V73 DLH

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

125,669 mi
Last recorded125,669 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV73 DLH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 125,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 112,673 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 99,844 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 99,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 88,001 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 75,799 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 75,786 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 69,100 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 68,980 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 68,559 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 67,974 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 66,638 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 64,958 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 62,266 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 60,311 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 57,517 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 54,413 miles

Advise:n/s/f & o/s/f wipers split at ends

Pass 17 Sep 2010 51,372 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 47,736 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 44,522 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 40,419 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 36,957 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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V73 DLH is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V73 DLH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V73 DLH registered?

V73 DLH is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V73 DLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V73 DLH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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