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V969 KWO

1999 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

247,281 mi
Last recorded247,281 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV969 KWO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 247,281 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 234,042 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2014 234,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 225,398 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 225,398 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2012 215,054 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 198,706 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 198,706 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 177,607 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 159,938 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 127,832 miles

Oil leak

drivers side mirror damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2007 112,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2006 94,682 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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V969 KWO is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V969 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.

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What year was V969 KWO registered?

V969 KWO is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V969 KWO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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