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A17 EPE

1999 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,209 mi
Last recorded59,209 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 EPE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2026 59,209 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 56,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 50,695 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 46,224 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 44,915 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 42,528 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 42,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 42,480 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 42,463 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 42,314 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 42,271 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 41,684 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 40,714 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 39,254 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 37,633 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2009 34,468 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 31,310 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 26 Jun 2007 28,175 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 25,959 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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A17 EPE is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A17 EPE, 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 A17 EPE registered?

A17 EPE is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 July 1999.

Is A17 EPE safe to buy?

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