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V864 JBO

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,043 mi
Last recorded140,043 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV864 JBO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 140,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer (7.1.2)

O/S handbrake performance low

Pass 11 Jun 2015 132,442 miles

Heat shield on exhaust back box corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2014 124,478 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall, no cords showing.

Front tyres worn on edges.

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust rusty.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 116,553 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 May 2012 108,082 miles

Condensation in nearside front indicator.

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust derioting.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 May 2012 108,082 miles

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

Condensation in nearside front indicator.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust derioting.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2011 99,808 miles

Condensation in nearside front indicator.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside front fog light insecure.

Number plates deterating.

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 16 May 2011 99,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Condensation in nearside front indicator.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside front fog light insecure.

Number plates deterating.

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 90,305 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres on 3mm

n/s/r seat belt buckle cover broken, but not affecting operation of seat belt

plastic pipe fallen down rear of engine & resting on exhaust heatshield (melting)

Pass 13 May 2009 83,249 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 75,691 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 65,827 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front number plate starting to get disfigured.

Pass 2 May 2006 57,264 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 57,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

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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V864 JBO is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,962cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V864 JBO, 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 V864 JBO registered?

V864 JBO is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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