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V870 DGK

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,980 mi
Last recorded88,980 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV870 DGK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 88,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 88,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 88,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 87,471 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 83,888 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 81,760 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 81,746 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 80,986 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 80,923 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer badly corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 80,115 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer slightly blowing and corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak on engine

Pass 3 Dec 2014 79,349 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroding in clips

Pass 15 Nov 2013 77,707 miles

front number plate discoloured

left hand front and rear brake discs corroded

near side rear tyre below 1.6 mm on inner edge

oil loss from engine

power steering pipes corroded

power steering tank over full

Fail 14 Nov 2013 77,689 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate discoloured

left hand front and rear brake discs corroded

near side rear tyre below 1.6 mm on inner edge

oil loss from engine

power steering pipes corroded

power steering tank over full

Pass 26 Nov 2012 75,220 miles

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

Nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 75,180 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre- inner edge worn

Pass 4 Nov 2011 72,102 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 67,860 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 59,087 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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V870 DGK is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V870 DGK, 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 V870 DGK registered?

V870 DGK is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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