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V859 JBO

1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,265 mi
Last recorded128,265 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2009
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto108,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV859 JBO
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE Auto
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2009 128,265 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2009 128,166 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 113,245 miles

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

slight movement in drivers seat

Pass 29 Aug 2006 109,484 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 103,213 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE Auto?

Based on 2,905 MOT tests across 683 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
8,861
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 168
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 84
Direction indicator incorrect colour 75
Registration plate lamp not working 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 69
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V859 JBO is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 108,239 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V859 JBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V859 JBO registered?

V859 JBO is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V859 JBO safe to buy?

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