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V960 KWO

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

197,590 mi
Last recorded197,590 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV960 KWO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2009 197,590 miles

Advise on corrosion to exhaust system

Advise on oil leak from engine

Advise on play in n/s/f antiroll bar link

Advise on slight corrosion to both rear brake discs

Advise on stone chip to windscreen

Pass 15 Oct 2008 186,921 miles

Advise on handbrake lever travel

Advise on slight corrosion to exhaust system

Advise on slight play in n/s/f antiroll bar link

Advise on stone chip to windscreen

Fail 14 Oct 2008 186,921 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Advise on handbrake lever travel

Advise on slight corrosion to exhaust system

Advise on slight play in n/s/f antiroll bar link

Advise on stone chip to windscreen

Pass 17 Oct 2007 177,434 miles

Advise on n/s/f tyre neally on limit of tread wear

Advise on both number plates deteriorated slightly

Advise on brake judder from front brakes

Advise on o/s/f tyre neally on limit of tread wear

Pass 20 Oct 2006 167,086 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 167,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 161,037 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 161,037 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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V960 KWO is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 V960 KWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V960 KWO registered?

V960 KWO is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is V960 KWO safe to buy?

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