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V984 KUA

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

191,187 mi
Last recorded191,187 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV984 KUA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 191,187 miles

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

outer skin on rear silencer corroded.

Pass 19 Sep 2011 179,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Sep 2011 179,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 165,367 miles

Auxilary ribbed belt perished & cracking

Brake hoses perished & metal ends heavily corroded

Exhaust joints heavily corroded

Front & rear subframes heavily corroded

Heavy surface corrosion to front & rear suspension components

Kerb damage to alloy rims.

Minor dents & scratches to various body panels

OS inner cv gaiter perished & cracking

Ouiter sills obscured by trims

Rear centre seat belt jammed & unable to be used

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin badly holed & corroded

Slight smear from wipers

Surface corrosion to both inner under floor sills

Surface corrosion to various brake pipes

Fail 1 Sep 2010 165,367 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust joints heavily corroded

Auxilary ribbed belt perished & cracking

Brake hoses perished & metal ends heavily corroded

Front & rear subframes heavily corroded

Heavy surface corrosion to front & rear suspension components

Kerb damage to alloy rims.

Minor dents & scratches to various body panels

OS inner cv gaiter perished & cracking

Ouiter sills obscured by trims

Rear brake discs badly corroded & worn

Rear centre seat belt jammed & unable to be used

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin badly holed & corroded

Slight smear from wipers

Surface corrosion to both inner under floor sills

Surface corrosion to various brake pipes

Fail 27 Aug 2010 165,327 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 160,778 miles

Center seatbelt very tight

N/s/f tyre has a minor cut in sidewall

N/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 154,987 miles

Centre seat belt not retracting

Low on fuel

Fail 9 Aug 2008 154,987 miles

Centre seat belt not retracting

Low on fuel

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 148,839 miles

cracking to various suspension bushes. †brake pipes corroded. †scratches to wheels. †n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly. †oil leaks. †exhaust corroded.

Fail 10 Aug 2006 142,496 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 142,496 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 136,997 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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V984 KUA is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V984 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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V984 KUA is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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