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V905 GLD

1999 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,026 mi
Last recorded134,026 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV905 GLD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 134,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 13 Dec 2024 129,379 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 129,379 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side rear, upper, outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 126,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 122,336 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 122,220 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 119,316 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 117,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust rear section slightly corroded

nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre worn slightly uneven

offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

offside rear tyre worn slightly uneven

rear suspension slightly corroded

sill covers fitted

tyre size 215 55 16 97W XL

Pass 19 Dec 2019 116,519 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play plus boot deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 112,602 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 108,580 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 104,903 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 100,447 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 96,049 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 92,688 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f wiper blade rubber split

oil leak from engine

rear brake discs corroded

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 11 Dec 2012 90,558 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 90,536 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 87,616 miles

Center rear seat belt buckled housing damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2010 83,073 miles

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 26 Nov 2009 79,297 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 74,916 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 71,977 miles

rear brake pads low - approx 3mm

Pass 4 Dec 2006 67,589 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 62,274 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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V905 GLD is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V905 GLD, 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 V905 GLD registered?

V905 GLD is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 December 1999.

Is V905 GLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V905 GLD shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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