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V871 KKJ

1999 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,358 mi
Last recorded139,358 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV871 KKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2009 139,358 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 139,358 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 128,240 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 125,080 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 114,325 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 114,325 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 96,839 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 96,838 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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V871 KKJ is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V871 KKJ, 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 V871 KKJ registered?

V871 KKJ is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is V871 KKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V871 KKJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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