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V739 ESG

1999 Saab 9-5

Green Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,817 mi
Last recorded137,817 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV739 ESG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 137,817 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2014 134,285 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2013 131,869 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2012 126,447 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 116,260 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 109,590 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres scrubbing on edges

Fail 7 Apr 2010 109,579 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres scrubbing on edges

Pass 7 Apr 2009 10,248 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 10,248 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2008 95,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s door mirror has temp repair

Pass 10 May 2007 88,654 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 81,806 miles

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 10 Aug 2005 72,003 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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V739 ESG is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V739 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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What year was V739 ESG registered?

V739 ESG is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V739 ESG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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