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V479 EPR

1999 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,447 mi
Last recorded108,447 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV479 EPR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 108,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 105,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wing mirror outer casing missing at time of test

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 105,992 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine bay vacuum pipe leaking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wing mirror outer casing missing at time of test

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 102,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 99,820 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (7.1.2)

Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Both sides glass (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 96,168 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 96,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 90,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

aux belt guild wheel nosiey

Pass 23 Oct 2014 89,681 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 87,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 87,882 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 85,740 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 85,740 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 82,701 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 78,877 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

nearside front antiroll bar top link boot split

Pass 25 Jun 2009 72,095 miles

n/s/f tyre on legal limit on outer edge

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition,and has a slight blow, not effecting emissions

Pass 24 Jun 2008 66,359 miles

noise in belt area of engine

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 29 Jun 2007 60,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front wiper blade split on end

Pass 3 Jul 2006 55,088 miles

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

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

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

both rear indicators turning white

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

n/s/r tyre perished,misshapen,and close to legal limit and roadwheel buckled recomend replacement

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 13 Sep 2005 49,596 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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V479 EPR is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V479 EPR, 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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V479 EPR is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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