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V755 DGK

1999 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,005 mi
Last recorded116,005 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV755 DGK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 116,005 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2018 115,964 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing seat belt ripped (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Front both front tyres close to legal limit

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight movement

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2017 110,326 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 100,671 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 92,326 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2014 84,584 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 7 May 2014 84,559 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 4 May 2013 77,091 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 69,915 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 56,574 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 48,516 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside and offside front wiper blades

Pass 16 Apr 2009 41,190 miles

Nearside driveshaft oil seal starting to leak

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 41,190 miles

Nearside driveshaft oil seal starting to leak

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 34,560 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 31,615 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 31,615 miles

Centre Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 24,357 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 18,456 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 18,093 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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V755 DGK is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V755 DGK, 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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V755 DGK is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 September 1999.

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