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V798 TVV

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

222,535 mi
Last recorded222,535 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV798 TVV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 222,535 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 215,304 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 212,303 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 208,907 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 206,151 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 201,002 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 15 Jul 2009 197,478 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 193,257 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 172,218 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 171,544 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 155,037 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 117,515 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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V798 TVV is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 V798 TVV, 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 V798 TVV registered?

V798 TVV is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V798 TVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V798 TVV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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