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V878 KKJ

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2010
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

206,658 mi
Last recorded206,658 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV878 KKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2009 206,658 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 206,382 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2009 206,382 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2008 201,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL NEARING ITS MAX.

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 195,151 miles

Bad oil leak from around turbo area

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Washers

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 20 Sep 2007 195,151 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Bad oil leak from around turbo area

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

washers

Pass 15 Sep 2006 183,963 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 170,791 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 KKJ is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 V878 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.

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What year was V878 KKJ registered?

V878 KKJ is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V878 KKJ safe to buy?

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