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V769 DJF

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,375 mi
Last recorded58,375 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV769 DJF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2013 58,375 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 58,375 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 52,161 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 47,893 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 42,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 43,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 42,179 miles

Both rear tyre inner edges worn.

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

Offside front tyre edges worn.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 42,179 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both rear tyre inner edges worn.

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

Offside front tyre edges worn.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 39,176 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 37,653 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 35,962 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 33,502 miles

Font brake imbalance close to the minimum standard.

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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V769 DJF is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue 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 V769 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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V769 DJF is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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