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V657 EAE

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,129 mi
Last recorded139,129 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV657 EAE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 139,129 miles

Slight play in front body mounting anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 12 Sep 2011 139,020 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

O/S/R seat belt buckle cover missing

Slight play in front body mounting anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 12 Oct 2010 133,303 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2009 124,459 miles

complete exhaust system very rusty

front subframe very rusty

o/s rear seat belt clasp housing insecure

rear crossmember very rusty

scratch on windscreen

Fail 20 Oct 2009 124,459 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

complete exhaust system very rusty

front subframe very rusty

o/s rear seat belt clasp housing insecure

rear crossmember very rusty

scratch on windscreen

Pass 14 Nov 2008 114,606 miles

both front tyres getting low on inner edge

Fail 16 Nov 2007 105,202 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight deterioration of front no plate

Pass 16 Nov 2007 105,202 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight deterioration of front no plate

Fail 1 Nov 2007 105,187 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 94,824 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 86,109 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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V657 EAE is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V657 EAE, 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 V657 EAE registered?

V657 EAE is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is V657 EAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V657 EAE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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