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V761 DRC

1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,487 mi
Last recorded149,487 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto108,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV761 DRC
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE Auto
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2009 149,487 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 143,024 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 138,256 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 138,508 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE Auto?

Based on 2,905 MOT tests across 683 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
8,861
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 168
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 84
Direction indicator incorrect colour 75
Registration plate lamp not working 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 69
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V761 DRC is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 108,239 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V761 DRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V761 DRC?

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What year was V761 DRC registered?

V761 DRC is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V761 DRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V761 DRC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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