MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,755 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
engine management light on during test.
exhaut system centre section heat shields insecure.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
engine management light on during test.
exhaut system centre section heat shields insecure.
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)
offside rear park brake pull of spring missing.
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
engine management light on during test.
offside rear park brake pull of spring missing.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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V742 SWT is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 V742 SWT, 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 V742 SWT registered?
V742 SWT is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 December 1999.
Is V742 SWT safe to buy?
The MOT history for V742 SWT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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