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V788 ETT

1999 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

144,755 mi
Last recorded144,755 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV788 ETT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 144,755 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded inner and outer (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre under inflated

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 144,754 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement temp (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger corroded off (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded inner and outer (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre under inflated

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

oil low

Pass 14 Sep 2016 129,527 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear exhaust hanger broken but system still adequately supported

Fail 12 Sep 2016 129,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear exhaust hanger broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 8 Sep 2015 120,491 miles

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

Rear d bushes slightly worn

Fail 7 Sep 2015 120,491 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear d bushes slightly worn

coolant leak

Pass 11 Sep 2014 107,198 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 107,198 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 91,393 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 91,393 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 89,589 miles

All 4 road springs corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear pas pressure line weeping oil

Rear tyres stepped on outer edge

Some corrosion to rear metal lines

Pass 17 Nov 2011 84,864 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside front headlamp lens holed

Slight rubbing noise from nearside front wheel area

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 84,864 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside front headlamp lens holed

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

Slight rubbing noise from nearside front wheel area

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 79,793 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 79,690 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 73,758 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2008 66,165 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 66,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear wiper split

Pass 28 Nov 2007 59,905 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 53,067 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 45,917 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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V788 ETT is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V788 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.

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V788 ETT is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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