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V815 TVV

1999 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,173 mi
Last recorded203,173 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV815 TVV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 203,173 miles

bad oil leake unknown

nearside front tyre wearing 3 m/m

offside front lamp glass broken taped up

rear brake disc corroded and rusty

Fail 4 May 2013 203,139 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

bad oil leake unknown

nearside front tyre wearing 3 m/m

offside front lamp glass broken taped up

rear brake disc corroded and rusty

Fail 4 May 2012 199,270 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2012 199,270 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2011 195,838 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 185,969 miles

bad oil leak.

nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted.

rear brake pads very worn.

Fail 15 May 2010 185,969 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

bad oil leak.

nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted.

Pass 9 May 2009 168,890 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 155,910 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 145,910 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 145,910 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 137,016 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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V815 TVV is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V815 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V815 TVV registered?

V815 TVV is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V815 TVV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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