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V593 PBM

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

189,645 mi
Last recorded189,645 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV593 PBM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 189,645 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 179,496 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 162,652 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 152,195 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 152,092 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 152,092 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 151,952 miles

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Fail 4 Aug 2020 151,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 8 Jul 2019 150,392 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 150,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 148,698 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 145,527 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 139,510 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 135,042 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 131,397 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 125,913 miles

advise 2xchild seats fitted to rear seat,unable to fully inspect adult seat belts

advise both front coil springs corroding

advise engine warning light on

advise movement in rear suspension both sides

advise off side rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2011 120,326 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Fail 7 Nov 2011 120,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Pass 12 Nov 2010 112,284 miles

advise 2x child seats fitted to rear seats,unable to inspect adult seat belts

advise front wiper rubbers splitting

advise near side head lamp beam image starting to fade

Pass 26 Oct 2009 104,061 miles

both rear tyre inner edges starting to dear thin

Fail 26 Oct 2009 104,061 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear tyre inner edges starting to dear thin

Pass 7 Nov 2008 99,636 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 89,216 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 76,549 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 69,029 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 69,029 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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V593 PBM is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V593 PBM, 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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V593 PBM is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 December 1999.

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