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V782 FDS

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

186,114 mi
Last recorded186,114 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV782 FDS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 186,114 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 177,346 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 177,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 170,875 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 164,595 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 157,787 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 150,376 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 150,375 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 143,272 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 137,121 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Oct 2010 129,056 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 120,145 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 120,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 112,203 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 105,000 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2006 97,478 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 90,976 miles

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

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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V782 FDS is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V782 FDS, 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 V782 FDS registered?

V782 FDS is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 December 1999.

Is V782 FDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V782 FDS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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