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V544 HGS

1999 Saab 9-5 Aero

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

198,011 mi
Last recorded198,011 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2008
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5 Aero116,850 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV544 HGS
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Aero
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2008 198,011 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 196,471 miles

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR HUB UPPER BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES WORN SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 181,634 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 181,196 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Aero?

Based on 703 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
8,559
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 17
position lamp(s) not working 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
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V544 HGS is a 1999 Saab 9-5 Aero in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-5 Aero models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 116,850 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 Aero fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V544 HGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 Aero typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 9-5 Aero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V544 HGS registered?

V544 HGS is a 1999 Saab 9-5 Aero, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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