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V637 EJM

1999 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,752 mi
Last recorded142,752 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV637 EJM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 142,752 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 132,740 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2010 127,971 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2010 127,971 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 122,439 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 116,541 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 109,858 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)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 109,852 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 19 Oct 2006 99,646 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 99,646 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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V637 EJM is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V637 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 V637 EJM registered?

V637 EJM is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V637 EJM safe to buy?

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