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V754 ESG

1999 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,303 mi
Last recorded168,303 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV754 ESG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2012 168,303 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 168,296 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 161,625 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 161,614 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 154,474 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 150,395 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 150,395 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 May 2007 134,409 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 117,580 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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V754 ESG is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V754 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V754 ESG registered?

V754 ESG is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V754 ESG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V754 ESG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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