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V698 EFS

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2009
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,163 mi
Last recorded118,163 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2008
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV698 EFS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2008 118,163 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 118,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2007 107,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2007 61,036 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 94,929 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 94,929 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre exhaust heat sheild nolonger fixed to body now sitting on top of exhaust.

Pass 24 Nov 2005 73,795 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 78,298 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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V698 EFS is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V698 EFS, 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 V698 EFS registered?

V698 EFS is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 November 1999.

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