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V959 DGF

1999 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,536 mi
Last recorded95,536 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV959 DGF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 95,536 miles

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

front brake imbalance - 27%

Fail 14 Nov 2017 95,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint boot split (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake imbalance - 27%

Pass 15 Nov 2016 86,357 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 86,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 79,948 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 74,619 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 11 Nov 2014 74,619 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Nov 2013 70,275 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 68,373 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 67,253 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 16 Nov 2011 67,242 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

check engine light on

chips in windscreen

front and rear number plates delaminated

front and rear suspension bushes perished and worn

front discs worn

front seat belts frayed

oil leaks

rear brake hoses perished

Pass 16 Nov 2010 65,342 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 60,881 miles

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

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

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

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

condition of inner rear brake hose unions .

Pass 6 Dec 2008 58,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 55,144 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 51,792 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers.

Pass 29 Nov 2005 49,248 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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V959 DGF is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V959 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 V959 DGF registered?

V959 DGF is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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