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V868 DNT

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

175,571 mi
Last recorded175,571 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV868 DNT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 175,571 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 170,406 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 161,789 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 148,135 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 137,160 miles

all four tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 22 Aug 2011 128,571 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 117,782 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 108,367 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 99,059 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 94,601 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 80,319 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 79,897 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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V868 DNT is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 V868 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 V868 DNT registered?

V868 DNT is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 September 1999.

Is V868 DNT safe to buy?

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