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V655 EJM

1999 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,321 mi
Last recorded153,321 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2009
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV655 EJM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2009 153,321 miles

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

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

advise tracking checked

n/s/f indicator has slight water ingress

oil leak in engine bay

Fail 2 Dec 2009 153,271 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak in engine bay

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

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

advise tracking checked

n/s/f indicator has slight water ingress

Pass 3 Dec 2008 146,399 miles

front and rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 3 Dec 2008 146,399 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front and rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 4 Dec 2007 139,693 miles

handbrake lever travel long

rear tyre threads outer edges worn

Pass 5 Dec 2006 131,364 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 123,995 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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V655 EJM is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 V655 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 V655 EJM registered?

V655 EJM is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 October 1999.

Is V655 EJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V655 EJM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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