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V805 DBL

1999 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

88,381 mi
Last recorded88,381 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV805 DBL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2018 88,381 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working SIDE LIGHT (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX/CORRODED (7.1.2)

ENGINE OIL LIGHT FLASHING

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)

OFFSIDE REAR SEAT BELT STALK COVER MISSING

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 85,159 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS OUTER EDGE CORRODED

CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

NEARSIDE FRONT INDICATOR LENS DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS CRACKED

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OIL WARNING LIGHT FLASHING

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 80,472 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 75,563 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 70,037 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 64,466 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 58,828 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 53,446 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 51,580 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 49,904 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 47,604 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 45,269 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 42,389 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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V805 DBL is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 V805 DBL, 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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V805 DBL is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 November 1999.

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