MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,075 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
heat sheild insecure
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
heat sheild insecure
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front brake discs & pads required in near future
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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V738 ESG is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 V738 ESG, 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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How do I check the history of V738 ESG?
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What year was V738 ESG registered?
V738 ESG is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 1999.
Is V738 ESG safe to buy?
The MOT history for V738 ESG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does V738 ESG have outstanding finance?
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