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V874 LOH

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,480 mi
Last recorded141,480 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV874 LOH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 141,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted so not allowing full inspection of offside rear seat belt

Fail 23 Jan 2016 141,113 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted so not allowing full inspection of offside rear seat belt

Pass 30 Jan 2015 132,874 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 129,679 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 129,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 124,812 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 119,798 miles

o/s front inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 12 Jan 2011 112,628 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 106,636 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 95,755 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 84,458 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 84,458 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 80,982 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 76,123 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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V874 LOH is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V874 LOH, 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 V874 LOH registered?

V874 LOH is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V874 LOH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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