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V851 MOF

1999 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

176,835 mi
Last recorded176,835 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV851 MOF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 176,835 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 176,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 162,502 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 162,497 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 153,033 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)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 153,033 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 143,855 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 143,855 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 135,490 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 124,644 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 124,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 111,918 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2007 111,918 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 104,685 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 89,570 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 89,570 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

slight damage to offside front headlamp lens

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 MOF is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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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V851 MOF is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 October 1999.

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