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V548 EWV

1999 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,308 mi
Last recorded73,308 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV548 EWV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 73,308 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 63,427 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 53,355 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 53,355 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 47,281 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 46,069 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 46,058 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 43,973 miles

all brake discs worn

all brake pipes and brake hose feurels slightly corroded

all suspension bushes perished

general underside corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2010 41,209 miles

center seatbelt receiver casing damaged

damage to n/s/f bumper

front & rear no.plates slightly deteriorated

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s mirror casing damaged

Fail 18 Nov 2010 41,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

center seatbelt receiver casing damaged

damage to n/s/f bumper

front & rear no.plates slightly deteriorated

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s mirror casing damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2009 38,604 miles

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

number plates marked

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear tyre walls slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2008 35,870 miles

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

rear no.plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Nov 2007 33,852 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s mirror casing broken

o/s/r tyre wall & tread perished

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 17 Nov 2006 30,836 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 27,873 miles

nail in tyre

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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V548 EWV is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V548 EWV, 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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V548 EWV is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 November 1999.

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