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V543 FPA

1999 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

108,709 mi
Last recorded108,709 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV543 FPA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 108,709 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 109,919 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 106,863 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 105,548 miles

exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 7 Oct 2013 104,218 miles

exhaust back box corroed

Fail 1 Oct 2012 102,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 102,735 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 101,066 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 98,092 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 96,524 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 94,160 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 94,160 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 91,876 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 85,911 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 75,258 miles

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

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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V543 FPA is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 V543 FPA, 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 V543 FPA registered?

V543 FPA is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V543 FPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V543 FPA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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