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V178 EDB

1999 Saab 9-5 Auto

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,702 mi
Last recorded98,702 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2009
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5 Auto99,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV178 EDB
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Auto
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2009 98,702 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2008 76,255 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 76,255 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 69,549 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 63,860 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Auto?

Based on 795 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
5,825
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Direction indicator incorrect colour 20
Registration plate lamp not working 17
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17
position lamp(s) not working 16
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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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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.

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