MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,468 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
REAR SILENCER AND MID SECTION ARE BOTH BADLY RUSTY
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
SERIES OF OIL LEAKS AT ENGINE
OIL LEAK AT FRONT OF ENGINE
SLIGHT OIL LEAK AT N/S DIFF SEAL
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
OIL LEAK AT FRONT OF ENGINE
SLIGHT OIL LEAK AT N/S DIFF SEAL
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
centre exhaust heatshield insecure
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V708 FDS is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 V708 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 V708 FDS registered?
V708 FDS is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 September 1999.
Is V708 FDS safe to buy?
The MOT history for V708 FDS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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