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V787 DJF

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

108,916 mi
Last recorded108,916 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV787 DJF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 108,916 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 108,916 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 105,426 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leak has been repaired with a bandage kit.Poor repair but no major leak & Lambda reading @ emissions passed ok (6.1.2 (a))

Complete underside of vehicle covered in underseal making inspection of brake, fuel lines impossible & any other component bush or dust covers on balljoints difficult !

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner wheel arch liner insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2023 101,373 miles

All brake pipes & fuel pipes undersealed making proper examination difficult

All suspension components including subframes undersealed making examination for defects difficult

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system badly corroded in general (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 97,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Sep 2022 97,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Sep 2021 91,599 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front tyres worn on edges

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 91,599 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 87,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust parts corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2019 79,688 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 70,690 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

all coil springs rusty

high level brake light disconected

most suspension arms corroded and slight deterioration in bushes

slight creak both front strut bearings

small chips n/s front screen

Fail 20 Sep 2018 70,688 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear before fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in clips along floor (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

all coil springs rusty

most suspension arms corroded and slight deterioration in bushes

slight creak both front strut bearings

small chips n/s front screen

Pass 4 Jul 2016 65,958 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 57,230 miles

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

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

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

both rear handbrake return springs missing

rear box of exhaust has a missing hanger, still secure

Pass 22 Jun 2015 57,230 miles

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

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

both rear handbrake return springs missing

rear box of exhaust has a missing hanger, still secure

Pass 7 Jul 2014 51,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 45,740 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 45,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 41,387 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 41,387 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 34,884 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 34,030 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 32,792 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 29,995 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 28,644 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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V787 DJF is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 V787 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 V787 DJF registered?

V787 DJF is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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