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V797 FDS

1999 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

112,074 mi
Last recorded112,074 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV797 FDS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 112,074 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s sub frame mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 111,060 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front & n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 111,060 miles

Coil spring corroded both front & n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 110,026 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 109,412 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 108,609 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 107,655 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 106,911 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 106,073 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2018 105,298 miles

Nearside Front NSF tyre has slight cracks in sidewall

Offside Rear OSR tyre has slight cracks in sidewall

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 12 May 2017 104,382 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 103,627 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 102,716 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 101,802 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 101,802 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 101,010 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2012 100,489 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 99,696 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 98,720 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 98,131 miles

one led in centre brake light inop

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 9 May 2008 96,029 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 92,876 miles

bulb not working in high level brake light

Pass 29 Jan 2007 92,858 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 92,854 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 89,353 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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V797 FDS is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 V797 FDS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V797 FDS registered?

V797 FDS is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 September 1999.

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