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V643 EJM

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,328 mi
Last recorded93,328 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV643 EJM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 93,328 miles

MIL On

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 89,958 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front inner brake pads worn closer check needed

rear silencer deteriorated replacement recommended asap

signs of oil leak engine and gear box area

Fail 22 Jan 2019 89,958 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front inner brake pads worn closer check needed

rear silencer deteriorated replacement recommended asap

signs of oil leak engine and gear box area

Pass 31 Jan 2018 88,540 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 86,431 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER AND OUTER SIDE WALL PERISHED

OIL LEAK

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 20 Jan 2016 85,333 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 85,333 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 84,369 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 82,841 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 82,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 81,152 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 79,610 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 79,610 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 77,908 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 77,908 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 75,730 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 73,791 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 71,660 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 71,629 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 69,118 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 65,816 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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V643 EJM is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V643 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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V643 EJM is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 October 1999.

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