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V773 ESG

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,160 mi
Last recorded94,160 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV773 ESG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 94,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside subframe rubber bush deterioated but not resulting in excessive movement

offside subframe rubber bush deterioated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 15 Sep 2011 86,222 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 86,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 78,640 miles

bad connection on n/s main beam ??

oil leak - suspect oil filter and sump plug

Pass 17 Sep 2009 71,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in offside front seat tilt mechanism

Fail 17 Sep 2009 71,806 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

slight play in offside front seat tilt mechanism

Pass 20 Sep 2008 66,132 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 58,813 miles

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

park brake lever has almost no reserve travel

Fail 24 Sep 2007 58,813 miles

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

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

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

park brake lever has almost no reserve travel

Pass 21 Sep 2006 52,360 miles

both front tyres getting close to legal limit

Pass 23 Sep 2005 45,422 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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V773 ESG is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 V773 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 V773 ESG registered?

V773 ESG is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V773 ESG safe to buy?

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