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V752 ESG

1999 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,743 mi
Last recorded113,743 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV752 ESG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 113,743 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 20 Feb 2020 113,743 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 19 Feb 2019 109,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone.... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 109,328 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone.... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 107,163 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Feb 2018 107,163 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jan 2017 104,646 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Jan 2017 104,646 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 102,169 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 99,636 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 99,636 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 96,235 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 94,376 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 94,376 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 92,782 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 91,083 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 91,083 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 88,066 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 83,756 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 83,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 79,273 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 79,273 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 75,336 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 69,830 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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V752 ESG is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 V752 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 V752 ESG registered?

V752 ESG is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V752 ESG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V752 ESG shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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