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V840 MOF

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

178,163 mi
Last recorded178,163 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV840 MOF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 178,163 miles

Number plate deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 178,155 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O/S/R AND N/S/R ABOVE EXHAUST (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Number plate deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 178,107 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement not moving (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear lower suspension arm bushes have small play

exhaust blow centre box

Pass 28 Feb 2018 169,724 miles

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

moderate oil leak

slight play in the rear rose bushes

Fail 22 Feb 2018 169,723 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light flickering (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

moderate oil leak

slight play in the rear rose bushes

Pass 23 Feb 2017 162,011 miles

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

moderate oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2017 161,979 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

moderate oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2016 152,529 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 152,529 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 142,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

[ADVISE] INTERMITENT FAULT WITH HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT

Fail 17 Feb 2014 131,287 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 131,287 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)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 122,891 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 114,882 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 106,675 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 99,129 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 92,963 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 92,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 83,312 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 83,306 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 72,713 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 72,709 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre is worn close to limit at inner shoulder and has small cut in outer sidewall

Pass 7 Jan 2006 67,014 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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V840 MOF is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 V840 MOF, 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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V840 MOF is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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