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V571 SWL

1999 Saab 95

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

157,582 mi
Last recorded157,582 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 95104,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV571 SWL
MakeSaab
Model95
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 157,582 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Oct 2017 157,172 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Oct 2016 146,160 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 131,667 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 131,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 116,977 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2014 116,977 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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 101,199 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 88,396 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 84,673 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 80,071 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 75,697 miles

branch pipe off induction pipe to tubo seeping oil residue down bulkhead onto steering rack [nearside]

Pass 26 Nov 2008 71,965 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)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 71,965 miles

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

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

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 30 Nov 2007 66,446 miles

rear tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Pass 20 Nov 2006 59,525 miles

offside rear tyre starting to show wear on outer edge

Pass 2 Dec 2005 51,834 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 95?

Based on 2,807 MOT tests across 531 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
6,703
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
531
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 56
position lamp(s) not working 49
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
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V571 SWL is a 1999 Saab 95 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1999 Saab 95 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 104,139 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 95 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V571 SWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 95 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 95 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V571 SWL registered?

V571 SWL is a 1999 Saab 95, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V571 SWL safe to buy?

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