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V748 OKK

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

72,120 mi
Last recorded72,120 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV748 OKK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 72,120 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 69,859 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 69,799 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 68,503 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 63,884 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 63,594 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 63,141 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 62,137 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 60,795 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 58,773 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 56,092 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 51,992 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 51,992 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 49,061 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 46,383 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre is worn unevenly

Pass 2 Oct 2008 43,654 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 41,377 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 35,695 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 31,172 miles

Offside Rear 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
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V748 OKK is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 V748 OKK, 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 V748 OKK registered?

V748 OKK is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 October 1999.

Is V748 OKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V748 OKK shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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