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V906 LGU

1999 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,151 mi
Last recorded96,151 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV906 LGU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 96,151 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 92,390 miles

Centre rear seat belt not fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Aug 2012 88,399 miles

Centre rear seat belt not fitted at time of test

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2012 88,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Centre rear seat belt not fitted at time of test

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2011 84,219 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 79,730 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 75,920 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 75,914 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 70,401 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 70,401 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 65,866 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2007 65,866 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 61,491 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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V906 LGU is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V906 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 V906 LGU registered?

V906 LGU is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 October 1999.

Is V906 LGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V906 LGU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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