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V811 ETS

1999 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,738 mi
Last recorded68,738 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV811 ETS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 68,738 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. poor performance (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 68,738 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid inoperative (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust system is corroded

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. poor performance (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 68,701 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 67,781 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 64,980 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 64,408 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 63,822 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 63,064 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 62,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Aug 2008 57,130 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 57,113 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 52,333 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 52,327 miles

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

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

front& rear number plates poor

Pass 18 Oct 2006 46,084 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 46,073 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major 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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V811 ETS is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V811 ETS, 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 V811 ETS registered?

V811 ETS is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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