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V746 FDS

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

110,249 mi
Last recorded110,249 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV746 FDS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 110,249 miles

Corrosion around floorpan drain bungs

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 107,390 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 105,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 105,203 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 102,943 miles

Entire exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 100,792 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

surface corrosion on all brake pipe ferrules

Pass 6 Sep 2011 98,869 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 97,040 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 92,298 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 88,102 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 81,186 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 73,555 miles

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

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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V746 FDS is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 V746 FDS, 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 V746 FDS registered?

V746 FDS is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V746 FDS safe to buy?

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