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V966 DEF

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,497 mi
Last recorded136,497 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV966 DEF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 14 May 2012 136,497 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2011 132,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shield loose

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f suspension arms rusty

rear number plate in poor condition

slight movement in o/s/r and n/s/r upper suspension bushes

steel brake pipes rusty

underbody rusty

Pass 10 May 2010 123,365 miles

brake pipe rusty

exhaust poor

o/s/f tyre low

rear discs poor

Pass 8 May 2009 111,973 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear number plate poor

slight play in o/s/r upper suspension arm bush

underbody rust

Pass 12 May 2008 98,911 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 84,121 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 76,458 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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V966 DEF is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V966 DEF, 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 V966 DEF registered?

V966 DEF is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 September 1999.

Is V966 DEF safe to buy?

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