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V759 DGK

1999 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

137,808 mi
Last recorded137,808 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV759 DGK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 137,808 miles

Engine waring lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 137,794 miles

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

EML on dash (pre sept. 2002)

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2026 137,788 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working nearside and offside (3.4 (a))

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

EML on dash (pre sept. 2002)

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 137,382 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lamp unit cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 137,382 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lamp unit cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 137,300 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Underside and suspension shows signs of corossion

Fail 2 Jan 2024 137,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Underside and suspension shows signs of corossion

Pass 6 Jan 2023 137,146 miles

Front and Rear suspension and under body shows signs of corrosion but not excessive to fail

Pass 6 Jan 2022 137,059 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AND REAR BRAKE COMPONENTS HEAVY CORROSION (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXY HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ON SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUSPENSION COMPONENTS OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2022 137,041 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AND REAR BRAKE COMPONENTS HEAVY CORROSION (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXY HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ON SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUSPENSION COMPONENTS OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 136,914 miles

FUEL FILTER CORRODED

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AND REAR SUBFRAMES PLUS SUSPENSION ARMS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXY HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS BY SUBFRAME MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front AIR BOX PIPE INSECURE

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

PARKING BRAKE TOTAL EFFORT 19% MIN. REQUIRED IS 16% REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT / REPAIR

Rear FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRAPS CORRODED

Pass 30 Dec 2019 136,793 miles

Both wishbone show signs of rusting and bushes show signs of cracking

Engine oil light flashes on at idle

Nearside Rear Brake pipe to rear flex shows signs of corossion

Fail 27 Dec 2019 136,783 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Both wishbone show signs of rusting and bushes show signs of cracking

Engine oil light flashes on at idle

Nearside Rear Brake pipe to rear flex shows signs of corossion

Pass 28 Dec 2018 136,584 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2018 136,584 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 136,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Dec 2017 136,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Dec 2016 135,015 miles

handbrake need attention

o/s washer inop. other two working

oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2015 134,408 miles

all rear inner arm bushes starting to perish

oil weep

slight play in N/S/R upper arm

Fail 23 Dec 2015 134,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all rear inner arm bushes starting to perish

oil weep

slight play in N/S/R upper arm

Pass 17 Nov 2014 133,966 miles

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

Nearside 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 17 Nov 2014 133,966 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside 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 5 Jun 2013 133,127 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2013 133,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 132,225 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 131,150 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 131,150 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 127,168 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 127,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 106,181 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 92,358 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 90,197 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 90,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 86,055 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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V759 DGK is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V759 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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V759 DGK is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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