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V670 EBL

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

198,544 mi
Last recorded198,544 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV670 EBL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 198,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer badly corroded,but not leaking.

Fail 17 Apr 2013 194,900 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre heatshield insecure

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 192,945 miles

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

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

centre exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 2 Apr 2012 192,945 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

centre exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2011 15,029 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 190,193 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 181,195 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre and rear exhaust boxes getting tendor

very slight movement in both rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 25 Mar 2009 171,406 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leaks

Pass 27 Mar 2008 162,532 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 152,813 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 122,141 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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V670 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 V670 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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What year was V670 EBL registered?

V670 EBL is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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