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V876 JBO

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,660 mi
Last recorded95,660 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV876 JBO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 95,660 miles

n/s front door mirror cracked

Fail 30 Sep 2013 95,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

n/s front door mirror cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2012 77,852 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 74,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 74,442 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 67,655 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 66,550 miles

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

front and rear brake disc slightly worn and shows signs of surface corrosion

Fail 16 Sep 2009 66,550 miles

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

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

front and rear brake disc slightly worn and shows signs of surface corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2008 63,775 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 59,789 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 52,196 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 44,168 miles

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

front number plate cracked

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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V876 JBO is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V876 JBO, 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 V876 JBO registered?

V876 JBO is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V876 JBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V876 JBO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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