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V828 JDD

1999 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

176,121 mi
Last recorded176,121 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV828 JDD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 176,121 miles

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

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

oil leak

rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2017 170,302 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 165,734 miles

oil leak

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 158,936 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 155,635 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2014 155,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Both rear tyres perished

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2013 152,800 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2013 152,800 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2012 150,281 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

all four coil springs corroding in areas

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge 0-4mm

nearside rear tyre on 2mm on outer edge

offside front tyre on 1.6mm on edges

rear number plate slightly deteriorating

Pass 6 Apr 2012 150,281 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all four coil springs corroding in areas

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge 0-4mm

nearside rear tyre on 2mm on outer edge

offside front tyre on 1.6mm on edges

rear number plate slightly deteriorating

Pass 31 Mar 2011 146,095 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 146,095 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Gear box is routh/noisy when rotating the front wheels !

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2010 143,214 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate is starting to delaminate

Pass 2 Apr 2009 139,170 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 139,170 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Both rear tyres are 2mm

Oil level is low

Pass 4 Apr 2008 131,808 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front no plate slightly deteriorated

front wipers slightly deteriorated

hand brake close to the end of its reserve travel

Pass 2 Apr 2007 122,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

windscreen wipers poor clearing action

Pass 20 Mar 2006 114,424 miles

n/s wiper split

n/s/f tyre worn badly on outer edge

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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V828 JDD is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 110,962 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 V828 JDD, 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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V828 JDD is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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