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V762 ESG

1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,964 mi
Last recorded180,964 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2008
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto108,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV762 ESG
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE Auto
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2008 180,964 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 177,007 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 177,007 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak on engine

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2006 161,780 miles

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE Auto?

Based on 2,905 MOT tests across 683 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
8,861
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 168
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 84
Direction indicator incorrect colour 75
Registration plate lamp not working 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 69
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V762 ESG is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 108,239 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V762 ESG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V762 ESG registered?

V762 ESG is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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