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V579 EJM

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,533 mi
Last recorded114,533 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV579 EJM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 114,533 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 112,534 miles

Slight leakage from exhaust.

oil leaks.

Fail 8 Jun 2015 109,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 109,932 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 106,677 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 105,711 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 103,698 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 99,337 miles

oil leaks

Fail 15 Jun 2012 99,337 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leaks

Pass 10 Jun 2011 98,097 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 92,210 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 87,803 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 87,803 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 82,094 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 76,297 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 76,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 62,681 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 62,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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V579 EJM is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 110,962 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 V579 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.

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What year was V579 EJM registered?

V579 EJM is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 September 1999.

Is V579 EJM safe to buy?

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