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V834 KPU

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

132,560 mi
Last recorded132,560 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV834 KPU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 132,560 miles

both driving lamps loose

engine manigment light on

n/s door mirror damaged

n/s/f outer edge of tyer damaged but not to cords

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 6 Mar 2013 132,560 miles

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

both driving lamps loose

engine manigment light on

n/s door mirror damaged

n/s/f outer edge of tyer damaged but not to cords

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 8 Mar 2012 127,603 miles

Oil leak

check engine light staying on

n/s mirror glass broken

Fail 7 Mar 2012 127,587 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

check engine light staying on

n/s mirror glass broken

Fail 3 Mar 2011 120,917 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s morrir glass broken

Pass 3 Mar 2011 120,917 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s morrir glass broken

Pass 1 Mar 2010 116,050 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 116,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s mirror glass broken

Pass 9 Apr 2009 11,482 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 111,469 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Apr 2008 106,457 miles

TCS light illuminated

front and rear discs rusted

handbrake travel

nearside mirror glass cracked

unable to inspect condition of outer sills,plastic covers fitted

wiper rubbers split

Pass 20 Feb 2007 102,262 miles

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

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 96,758 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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V834 KPU is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V834 KPU, 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 V834 KPU registered?

V834 KPU is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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