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V693 EAE

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

123,536 mi
Last recorded123,536 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV693 EAE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 123,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre appoaching wearbars

oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2014 116,657 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 112,318 miles

front tyres at min limit

Pass 31 May 2012 107,186 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 May 2012 107,186 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 98,591 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2010 83,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 67,150 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 54,417 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 42,876 miles

Evidence of front O/S tyre touching suspension lower arm under load.

Wiper blades splitting

Pass 15 May 2006 30,486 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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V693 EAE is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V693 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V693 EAE registered?

V693 EAE is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V693 EAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V693 EAE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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