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V878 HUY

1999 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

94,942 mi
Last recorded94,942 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV878 HUY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 94,942 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 91,133 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 89,189 miles

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

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

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

oil liking from engin

resty in the under neef on back

resty in the under neef on front

Pass 29 Jul 2015 87,582 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 64,032 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 81,047 miles

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2011 74,391 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 73,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 70,628 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 67,787 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 64,217 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 62,094 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 59,178 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 53,106 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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V878 HUY is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 V878 HUY, 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 V878 HUY registered?

V878 HUY is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V878 HUY safe to buy?

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