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V801 DTD

1999 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,089 mi
Last recorded181,089 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV801 DTD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2010 181,089 miles

Both rear upper arm, outer rose bush's have slight play

Front brake discs appear to be nearing service limits

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f fog lamp damaged and in/op

Fail 23 Jul 2009 164,445 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

high line stop lamp not working

Pass 23 Jul 2009 164,445 miles

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

high line stop lamp not working

Pass 25 Mar 2008 157,789 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 141,477 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 141,477 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre uneven wear

puncture in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2006 120,572 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 119,990 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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V801 DTD is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 V801 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 V801 DTD registered?

V801 DTD is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 October 1999.

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