MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,200 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Outer Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE Auto?
Based on 2,905 MOT tests across 683 vehicles.
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V163 ECW is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 108,239 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Saab 9-5 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V163 ECW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9-5 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was V163 ECW registered?
V163 ECW is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 2 September 1999.
Is V163 ECW safe to buy?
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