MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,702 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
brake service
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Auto?
Based on 795 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V178 EDB is a 1999 Saab 9-5 Auto in Grey 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 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 99,522 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Saab 9-5 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V178 EDB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9-5 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 9-5 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of V178 EDB?
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What year was V178 EDB registered?
V178 EDB is a 1999 Saab 9-5 Auto, first registered on 27 September 1999.
Is V178 EDB safe to buy?
The MOT history for V178 EDB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does V178 EDB have outstanding finance?
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