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V605 EJM

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

80,281 mi
Last recorded80,281 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV605 EJM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 80,281 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 79,427 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 79,427 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 78,567 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 78,567 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 77,232 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2015 77,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 75,460 miles

damage on walls of both front tyres + offside rear

Fail 16 Sep 2014 75,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

damage on walls of both front tyres + offside rear

Pass 30 Aug 2013 73,712 miles

nearside rear tyre damage on outer wall

nearside rear tyre wear on inner edge

offside front tyre damage on outer wall

Fail 30 Aug 2013 73,710 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre damage on outer wall

nearside rear tyre wear on inner edge

offside front tyre damage on outer wall

Pass 20 Aug 2012 71,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

damage on walls of nearside front and offside rear tyres

Fail 20 Aug 2012 71,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

damage on walls of nearside front and offside rear tyres

Pass 18 Aug 2011 68,211 miles

damage on nearside rear indicator lens

damage on wall of offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Aug 2011 68,211 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

damage on nearside rear indicator lens

damage on wall of offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2010 64,131 miles

damage on wall of offside rear tyre

slight damage on nearside rear light lens

Fail 5 Aug 2010 64,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

damage on wall of offside rear tyre

slight damage on nearside rear light lens

Pass 8 Sep 2009 59,478 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 59,478 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front tyres low on tread

Pass 26 Aug 2008 52,564 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 52,564 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 46,433 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 41,205 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 41,205 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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V605 EJM is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 110,962 miles. This 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 V605 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 V605 EJM registered?

V605 EJM is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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