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V981 KUA

1999 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

169,676 mi
Last recorded169,676 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV981 KUA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 169,676 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2022 169,676 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 168,179 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 168,176 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 165,993 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 164,072 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 161,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 155,050 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 150,335 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 142,593 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 135,214 miles

both sides rear floors slightly corroded around drain plugs

Pass 13 Sep 2013 126,261 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 117,265 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 117,265 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both front wiperblades worn.

Pass 16 Sep 2011 109,440 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 101,157 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 101,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 94,184 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 84,616 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 74,535 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 66,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 57,017 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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V981 KUA is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V981 KUA, 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 V981 KUA registered?

V981 KUA is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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