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V859 DNT

1999 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

253,003 mi
Last recorded253,003 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV859 DNT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 253,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 251,703 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 251,700 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 250,399 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 250,339 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 249,300 miles

offside front brake disc corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2011 247,977 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 246,362 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 246,347 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 245,305 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 245,305 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 227,088 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 204,293 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 169,738 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 169,738 miles

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

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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V859 DNT is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V859 DNT, 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 V859 DNT registered?

V859 DNT is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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