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V964 VBD

1999 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

162,023 mi
Last recorded162,023 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV964 VBD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 162,023 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both rear (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (2.4.G.1)

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

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 157,292 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (2.4.G.1)

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

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 157,289 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (2.4.G.1)

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

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 150,467 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear (2.4.A.3)

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

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 144,831 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 137,298 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 132,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 127,230 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

Pass 31 Jan 2011 122,154 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre out of shape.

Pass 29 Jan 2010 116,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s/f road wheel has slightly distorted bead rim

Fail 29 Jan 2010 116,392 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 111,724 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 111,724 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 106,663 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 106,663 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2007 101,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Feb 2006 96,549 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 96,549 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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V964 VBD is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 110,962 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 V964 VBD, 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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V964 VBD is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 November 1999.

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