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V820 FDS

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,474 mi
Last recorded108,474 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV820 FDS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2008 108,474 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 108,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 104,332 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 100,262 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 100,262 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 95,838 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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V820 FDS is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 V820 FDS, 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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How do I check the history of V820 FDS?

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What year was V820 FDS registered?

V820 FDS is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V820 FDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V820 FDS shows 6 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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