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V575 EJM

1999 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

156,151 mi
Last recorded156,151 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV575 EJM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 156,151 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 155,619 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 154,662 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 153,236 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022 153,236 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 151,366 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 149,329 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 147,301 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 144,453 miles

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

front anti roll bar link gaitors split

Pass 8 Nov 2017 140,863 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 138,745 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 136,516 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 133,978 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 131,631 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 127,485 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 120,815 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 114,592 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 108,399 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 101,667 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 92,872 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 86,206 miles

hand brake could do with adjusting, little reserve travel left

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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V575 EJM is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 V575 EJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V575 EJM registered?

V575 EJM is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V575 EJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V575 EJM shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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