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V868 GLD

1999 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

164,850 mi
Last recorded164,850 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV868 GLD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2013 164,850 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 159,872 miles

condition of o/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2011 155,293 miles

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

advise rear hub bushs advise tyre o/s/r

Pass 25 Mar 2010 150,115 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 143,050 miles

advise rear suspension bushs

Pass 31 Mar 2008 135,763 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 128,366 miles

advise condition ofo/s and n/s hub bushes

Pass 1 Apr 2006 114,055 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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 GLD is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V868 GLD registered?

V868 GLD is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is V868 GLD safe to buy?

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