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V765 DJF

1999 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,865 mi
Last recorded161,865 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV765 DJF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2013 161,865 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 161,865 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 154,236 miles

offside rear caliper spring missing

Pass 28 Oct 2011 152,199 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 133,740 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 121,621 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 121,621 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 108,930 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 98,002 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 90,823 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 90,821 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 85,223 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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V765 DJF is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V765 DJF, 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 V765 DJF registered?

V765 DJF is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 September 1999.

Is V765 DJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V765 DJF shows 12 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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