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V741 SRP

1999 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

188,763 mi
Last recorded188,763 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV741 SRP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2012 188,763 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r trailer light inop on n/s

Pass 7 Apr 2010 182,127 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 182,127 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 170,699 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 161,424 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2008 161,421 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 151,789 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 142,683 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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V741 SRP is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V741 SRP, 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 V741 SRP registered?

V741 SRP is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V741 SRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V741 SRP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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