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V901 LGU

1999 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,789 mi
Last recorded120,789 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV901 LGU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 120,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases for second flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear fog light not working

Rear both tyre are very slightly perished

Pass 19 Jan 2015 112,202 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 112,202 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 108,235 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 103,314 miles

O/S/F headlamp wiper missing.

Rear exhaust silencer badly corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 98,599 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 92,602 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 92,601 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 85,513 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 78,044 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 72,453 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 69,686 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 67,273 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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V901 LGU is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V901 LGU, 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 V901 LGU registered?

V901 LGU is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V901 LGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V901 LGU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V901 LGU have outstanding finance?

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