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V991 VBD

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,148 mi
Last recorded135,148 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV991 VBD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 135,148 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

EML LIGHT ON

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 126,072 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt with slight grease seepage (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 126,069 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working inner and outer (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on inner tread ()

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt with slight grease seepage (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 119,407 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 119,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 108,293 miles

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

The exhaust system is rusty.

Pass 28 Feb 2014 108,293 miles

The exhaust system is rusty.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 105,067 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 101,931 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 95,969 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 94,928 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 94,928 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 93,580 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 89,403 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 83,783 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 72,484 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 72,484 miles

Rear Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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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V991 VBD is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V991 VBD, 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 V991 VBD registered?

V991 VBD is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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