MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,032 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
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V81 FCS is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 V81 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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How do I check the history of V81 FCS?
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What year was V81 FCS registered?
V81 FCS is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.
Is V81 FCS safe to buy?
The MOT history for V81 FCS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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