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V781 DTD

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,350 mi
Last recorded103,350 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV781 DTD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2013 103,350 miles

rear exhaust box heavly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2012 99,511 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 84,324 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 79,193 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 79,193 miles

Nearside Front brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake drum excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 73,271 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 67,517 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 59,669 miles

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

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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V781 DTD is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V781 DTD, 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 V781 DTD registered?

V781 DTD is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V781 DTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V781 DTD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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