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V910 NKN

1999 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,629 mi
Last recorded158,629 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV910 NKN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 158,629 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 155,621 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

hand brake just in limits (need adjustment soon )

Fail 13 Apr 2019 155,621 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

hand brake just in limits (need adjustment soon )

Pass 7 Apr 2018 151,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and in poor condition (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 7 Apr 2018 151,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and in poor condition (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 146,400 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 141,350 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 141,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 135,942 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 124,342 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2013 116,624 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 110,828 miles

n/s parking brake reading slightly low

Fail 16 Mar 2012 110,828 miles

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

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

n/s parking brake reading slightly low

Pass 1 Apr 2011 105,243 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near/side/rear tyre worn on outer edge

off/side/rear tyre close to 1.6mm

Pass 25 Mar 2010 99,065 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 99,065 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 94,421 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 88,943 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 72,756 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 72,741 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

bad oil leaks around bottom of engine/gearbox areas. †rear exhaust silencer badly corroded. †o/s/r tyre worn 1.6mm. †o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge. †n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge. †

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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V910 NKN is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V910 NKN, 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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V910 NKN is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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