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V472 EFJ

1999 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,434 mi
Last recorded110,434 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV472 EFJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 15 Feb 2012 110,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2011 105,337 miles

HandBrake Nearly At End Of Working Travel.

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 98,027 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 92,508 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 87,937 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 82,715 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 75,563 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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V472 EFJ is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 110,962 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V472 EFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 9-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V472 EFJ registered?

V472 EFJ is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V472 EFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V472 EFJ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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