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V78 MGC

1999 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,140 mi
Last recorded139,140 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV78 MGC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2012 139,140 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 137,245 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 133,889 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 168,959 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 123,842 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 113,092 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 103,365 miles

nail in tread of offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre wearing at inner edge

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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V78 MGC is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MGC, 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 V78 MGC registered?

V78 MGC is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 November 1999.

Is V78 MGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V78 MGC shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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