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V317 PBM

1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,150 mi
Last recorded173,150 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2008
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto108,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV317 PBM
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE Auto
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2008 173,150 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 173,150 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 150,001 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 137,890 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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V317 PBM is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V317 PBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V317 PBM registered?

V317 PBM is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V317 PBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V317 PBM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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