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V685 MEV

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,941 mi
Last recorded75,941 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV685 MEV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2012 75,941 miles

Near-side front, anti roll-bar, vertical link - slight play.

Off-side rear suspension, upper trunnion - slight play.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Wiper blades split.

Pass 17 Aug 2012 75,941 miles

Near-side front, anti roll-bar, vertical link - slight play.

Off-side rear suspension, upper trunnion - slight play.

Wiper blades split.

Pass 6 Sep 2011 66,715 miles

slight play in both front anti roll bar link arms

Pass 9 Sep 2010 64,923 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 62,352 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 59,245 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 55,797 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

front and rear number plates stained

Pass 18 Sep 2007 55,797 miles

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

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

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

front and rear number plates stained

Pass 19 Sep 2006 52,502 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 46,413 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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V685 MEV is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V685 MEV, 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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V685 MEV is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 September 1999.

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