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V640 EBL

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,757 mi
Last recorded110,757 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV640 EBL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2018 110,757 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust tail pipe missing.

Pass 17 Aug 2017 110,463 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust tail pipe missing-corrosion

Fail 14 Aug 2017 110,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust tail pipe missing-corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2016 107,415 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 105,046 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 105,046 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 102,132 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 99,648 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 97,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 91,764 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 84,099 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 76,587 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 76,587 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 67,378 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 57,311 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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V640 EBL is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V640 EBL, 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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V640 EBL is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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