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V909 DGF

1999 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,081 mi
Last recorded101,081 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV909 DGF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 101,081 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 95,549 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 87,481 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play rear suspension bushes

Pass 4 Nov 2009 87,481 miles

slight play rear suspension bushes

Fail 28 Oct 2008 75,799 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

unable to fully check outer sills as covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2008 75,799 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

unable to fully check outer sills as covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2007 65,577 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 65,577 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 55,814 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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V909 DGF is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V909 DGF, 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 V909 DGF registered?

V909 DGF is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V909 DGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V909 DGF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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