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V918 TUD

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

204,402 mi
Last recorded204,402 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV918 TUD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 204,402 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2023 204,399 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust is blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

brake fluid is black

exhaust is corroded

nearside rear tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 30 Mar 2022 198,805 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 191,525 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 191,328 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 188,708 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 188,322 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 183,593 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 178,748 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 172,180 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 172,171 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

NSF inner CV boot torn

Fail 16 May 2009 164,688 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt ( not connected )

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2009 164,688 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt ( not connected )

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 May 2008 155,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2007 148,910 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 137,402 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 137,402 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 137,402 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Unable to fully inspect near side seat belt due to child seat fitted

off side rear seat belt stalk plastic cover broken

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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V918 TUD is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V918 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 V918 TUD registered?

V918 TUD is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 December 1999.

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