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V81 GEB

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,014 mi
Last recorded150,014 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV81 GEB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 150,014 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 138,351 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 138,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 126,592 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 112,139 miles

advice given on handbrake lever travel

Pass 3 Nov 2007 106,111 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)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2006 97,359 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 97,350 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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V81 GEB is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V81 GEB, 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 V81 GEB registered?

V81 GEB is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V81 GEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V81 GEB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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