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V705 FDS

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

162,004 mi
Last recorded162,004 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV705 FDS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 162,004 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 158,392 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 157,939 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 154,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 147,701 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 134,080 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 117,672 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 100,858 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 100,858 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 84,179 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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V705 FDS 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 90%.

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 V705 FDS, 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 V705 FDS registered?

V705 FDS is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V705 FDS shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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