MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,242 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
front brakes wearing thin
handbrake travel quite long
nearside rear tyre showing wear
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
nearside front inner cv gaiter split
nearside front tyre low tread depth
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED
NEARSIDE FRONT INNER CV BOOT LEAKING
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW
PART OF HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING
REAR NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V851 LJB is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 LJB, 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 LJB registered?
V851 LJB is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 November 1999.
Is V851 LJB safe to buy?
The MOT history for V851 LJB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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