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V833 LWR

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,505 mi
Last recorded85,505 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV833 LWR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 May 2013 85,505 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all discs started to wear

slight corrosion on anti roll bar

slight play on both front d bushs

Pass 1 May 2013 85,505 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

all discs started to wear

slight corrosion on anti roll bar

slight play on both front d bushs

Pass 3 Apr 2012 72,517 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 62,393 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 62,362 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 54,545 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 47,544 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 42,439 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 38,238 miles

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

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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V833 LWR is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V833 LWR, 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 V833 LWR registered?

V833 LWR is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V833 LWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V833 LWR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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