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V578 EJM

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

156,946 mi
Last recorded156,946 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV578 EJM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 156,946 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front floor corroded

offside front lower suspension arm corroded

rear boot floor corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2011 154,856 miles

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

exhaust heat shild inscure

exhaust system in poor condition

front to rear metal brake pips corroded and in poor condition and close to excessive

off side front coil spring corroded

off side lower wish bone corroded and in poor condition

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2010 152,280 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 142,016 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Apr 2009 142,016 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 7 Apr 2008 128,823 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 113,558 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 97,445 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 90,474 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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V578 EJM is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V578 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 V578 EJM registered?

V578 EJM is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 September 1999.

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