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V599 EJM

1999 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

187,124 mi
Last recorded187,124 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV599 EJM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 187,124 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears very low (3.5.1g)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 176,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides ( slightly ) (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 176,606 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides ( slightly ) (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 171,554 miles

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 28 Oct 2013 167,626 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 167,626 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 161,649 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 156,725 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2010 148,889 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 141,028 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 132,416 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 132,416 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 122,950 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 112,587 miles

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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V599 EJM is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V599 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 V599 EJM registered?

V599 EJM is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 October 1999.

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