MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,844 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
the rear section of the exhaust is slightly deteriorated/corroded
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Handbrake will require adjustment soon.
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INSIDE EDGE.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside registration plate lamp incomplete.
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside registration plate lamp incomplete.
both rear tyres unevenly worn.
o/s/f tyre wear low.
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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V78 FCS is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 V78 FCS, 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 V78 FCS registered?
V78 FCS is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.
Is V78 FCS safe to buy?
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