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V851 KKJ

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,376 mi
Last recorded73,376 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV851 KKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2010 73,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 73,376 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 73,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine light on

Pass 30 Jul 2008 70,891 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 70,891 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 68,326 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 68,326 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 60,812 miles

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2005 55,840 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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V851 KKJ is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 V851 KKJ, 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 V851 KKJ registered?

V851 KKJ is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V851 KKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V851 KKJ shows 9 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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