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V86 DLH

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

175,305 mi
Last recorded175,305 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV86 DLH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 175,305 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 167,116 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 155,924 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 147,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 138,103 miles

Major engine / AFT oil leak

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake efficiency very low - 16% - N/S recording low and engages very late

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 138,098 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Major engine / AFT oil leak

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 128,998 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 120,631 miles

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

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

Oil leak

advise tracking

Pass 20 Oct 2009 111,553 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2008 99,721 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

drivers side rear view mirror damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2007 88,598 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 75,153 miles

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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V86 DLH is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,962cc 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 V86 DLH, 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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V86 DLH is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 November 1999.

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