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V982 DGF

1999 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

161,409 mi
Last recorded161,409 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV982 DGF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 161,409 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 18 Nov 2011 161,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2010 151,393 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f headlamp damaged but beam image ok

nearside rear tyre tread lifting

o/s/f tyre side wall damage

rear brake disc pitted

rear coil springs corroded

underbody cortroded

Fail 29 Nov 2010 151,297 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f headlamp damaged but beam image ok

nearside rear tyre tread lifting

o/s/f tyre side wall damage

rear brake disc pitted

rear coil springs corroded

underbody cortroded

nearside front tyre side wall damage

Pass 28 Nov 2009 144,578 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

nearside headlight chip in lense & full of condension

various stonr chips in windscreen

bonnet will not stay up shockers weak

Fail 28 Nov 2009 144,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

front discs worn & corroded

nearside headlight chip in lense & full of condension

nearside rear inner side light not working

various stonr chips in windscreen

bonnet will not stay up shockers weak

Pass 2 Dec 2008 135,391 miles

both front brake disc worn and front brake pads low

nearside front headlamp chip on glass

rear brake pads low

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2008 135,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake disc worn and front brake pads low

front brake im balance high 24%

nearside front headlamp chip on glass

rear brake pads low

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2007 121,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 114,092 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 103,311 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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V982 DGF is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V982 DGF, 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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V982 DGF is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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