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V819 DRN

1999 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,414 mi
Last recorded97,414 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV819 DRN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 97,414 miles

Front number plate marked

Handbrake high

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge close to canvas

Rear brake pads low

Slight blow exhaust

Fail 2 Mar 2017 97,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front number plate marked

Handbrake high

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge close to canvas

Rear brake pads low

Slight blow exhaust

Pass 5 Mar 2016 93,761 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front oil leaks

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 89,563 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 89,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 83,090 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2013 78,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 78,140 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 73,847 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 73,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 71,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2011 71,565 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2010 69,659 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 59,411 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 59,411 miles

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 53,518 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 49,015 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 43,782 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 43,782 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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V819 DRN is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V819 DRN, 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 V819 DRN registered?

V819 DRN is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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