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V657 EBL

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

178,790 mi
Last recorded178,790 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV657 EBL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 178,790 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust box deteriorated

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 May 2012 170,302 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management warning light activated

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 25 May 2012 170,300 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management warning light activated

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 6 Jun 2011 158,388 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

differen wheelks fitted fr and r

Pass 6 Jun 2011 158,388 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

differen wheelks fitted fr and r

Pass 4 Jun 2010 143,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 130,774 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 124,157 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both o/s tyres low inner edges

Fail 29 Jan 2007 122,750 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 122,750 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2006 120,542 miles

nail in tyre

outer sills covered with plastic trim

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 EBL is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V657 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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V657 EBL is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 October 1999.

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