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V858 KKJ

1999 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

197,800 mi
Last recorded197,800 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV858 KKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 197,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 182,874 miles

both front suspension arms are corroded

rear discs are corroded

rear exhaust is deteriorated

Fail 13 Jul 2012 182,463 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front suspension arms are corroded

rear discs are corroded

rear exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2011 151,910 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 134,199 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 114,492 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 98,001 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 82,344 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 73,794 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 58,675 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 58,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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V858 KKJ is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V858 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 V858 KKJ registered?

V858 KKJ is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 September 1999.

Is V858 KKJ safe to buy?

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