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V752 FAE

1999 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

165,671 mi
Last recorded165,671 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 165,671 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 162,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 162,594 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Brake pipe has burst. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 160,602 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 157,993 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 153,970 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 153,970 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 150,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 148,255 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 148,254 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 143,318 miles

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)

general surface corrosion to suspension componants

Pass 10 Dec 2013 139,491 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 139,491 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 135,319 miles

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

both front lower suspension arms deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2011 130,854 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 126,408 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 122,560 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 119,594 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 115,129 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 115,129 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 101,768 miles

chip in zone A of windscreen

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 12 Dec 2005 97,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 FAE is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 V752 FAE, 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 FAE registered?

V752 FAE is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 December 1999.

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