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V817 EJH

1999 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,425 mi
Last recorded155,425 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV817 EJH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 155,425 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 155,425 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 139,663 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 139,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013 120,556 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 120,464 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2012 113,011 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust showing corrosion

gearbox cooler pipes showing corrosion

o/s/f fog light lense needs attention

o/s/r tyre showing deterioration

Pass 26 May 2011 106,309 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 100,288 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 95,672 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 91,491 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 87,424 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

N/s/r.tyre perished on sidewall.

Oil leak from sump plug.

Pass 19 May 2006 80,621 miles

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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V817 EJH is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 V817 EJH, 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 V817 EJH registered?

V817 EJH is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V817 EJH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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