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V781 ETT

1999 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

148,184 mi
Last recorded148,184 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV781 ETT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 148,184 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 4 Nov 2013 140,363 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

outer sill covers fitted cannot fully check sills

very little reserve travel left on handbrake

Pass 4 Nov 2013 140,363 miles

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

outer sill covers fitted cannot fully check sills

very little reserve travel left on handbrake

Pass 7 Nov 2012 134,103 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 127,151 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 122,447 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 118,333 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 113,797 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 108,742 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 102,503 miles

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

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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V781 ETT is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V781 ETT, 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 V781 ETT registered?

V781 ETT is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V781 ETT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V781 ETT shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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