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V235 EDB

1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,836 mi
Last recorded143,836 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2009
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto108,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV235 EDB
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE Auto
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2009 143,836 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 120,454 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 111,783 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 111,783 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 97,566 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE Auto?

Based on 2,905 MOT tests across 683 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
8,861
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 168
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 84
Direction indicator incorrect colour 75
Registration plate lamp not working 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 69
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V235 EDB is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Blue 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 V235 EDB, 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 V235 EDB registered?

V235 EDB is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V235 EDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V235 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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