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V711 EFS

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,690 mi
Last recorded95,690 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV711 EFS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2011 95,690 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 93,724 miles

back box corroded

o/s/f inner c v gaitor slightly leaking grease

Fail 6 Oct 2010 93,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

back box corroded

o/s/f inner c v gaitor slightly leaking grease

Pass 21 Oct 2009 90,255 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 78,843 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes rusty at clips

brake pipe feeding nearside rear flexi hose rusty

brake pipe feeding offside rear flexi hose rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2007
Pass 13 Oct 2006 64,701 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 57,277 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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V711 EFS is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 V711 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 V711 EFS registered?

V711 EFS is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V711 EFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V711 EFS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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