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V916 TUD

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

118,086 mi
Last recorded118,086 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV916 TUD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 118,086 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 118,086 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 114,006 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 114,001 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 113,391 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides also worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective front and rear ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under-body components corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2021 111,933 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 110,240 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 110,240 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 109,409 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 107,118 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 105,977 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Body has slight corrosion panel by tow bar mounting (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 105,977 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Body has slight corrosion panel by tow bar mounting (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 105,053 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 104,047 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 104,047 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 102,808 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 101,592 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 101,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear tyre cracked in tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 100,095 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 98,456 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on shoulder

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 96,602 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 94,086 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 90,656 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 86,783 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 83,974 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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V916 TUD is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 V916 TUD, 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 V916 TUD registered?

V916 TUD is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 November 1999.

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