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V59 GEB

1999 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,653 mi
Last recorded132,653 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV59 GEB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 132,653 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

coil springs corroded

front brake discs lipped

n/s/r tyre perishing on inner side wall

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyre depths low

slight blow from front exhaust flexy and rear exhaust pipe

Fail 10 Aug 2017 132,653 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

coil springs corroded

front brake discs lipped

n/s/r tyre perishing on inner side wall

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyre depths low

slight blow from front exhaust flexy and rear exhaust pipe

Pass 12 Aug 2016 124,546 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 120,203 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2014 114,237 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2014 114,237 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2013 109,482 miles

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

major oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2012 104,206 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated and weak at rear

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s handbrake slightly low

Pass 14 Sep 2011 99,123 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

o/s reverse light not working

Fail 13 Sep 2011 99,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

o/s reverse light not working

Pass 1 Oct 2010 92,952 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 92,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 85,741 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 79,514 miles

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

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

front brake balance just in limits

Fail 22 Sep 2008 79,514 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front brake balance just in limits

Pass 7 Sep 2007 71,571 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 63,758 miles

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

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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V59 GEB is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V59 GEB, 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 V59 GEB registered?

V59 GEB is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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