MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,272 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
nearside front fog lamp insecure
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
nearside front fog lamp insecure
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
engine has bad oil leak
Centre Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
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V712 FDS is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 V712 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 V712 FDS registered?
V712 FDS is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 November 1999.
Is V712 FDS safe to buy?
The MOT history for V712 FDS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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