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V826 EJH

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

118,910 mi
Last recorded118,910 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV826 EJH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2024 118,910 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all metal pipe under side of vehicle.. offside floor.. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system metal pipe leaking.. mounted on the floor offside (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear shock absorbers heavily corrorded

both rear tyres heavily split cracked and perished 195/65/15

Pass 20 Nov 2020 118,717 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 117,398 miles

Nearside Front wishbone heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear shock casing corroded

Nearside Rear subframe mount heavily corroded

Offside Front wishbone heavily corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear shock casing corroded

Offside Rear subframe mount heavily corroded

cover sills fitted

middle exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2018 115,384 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear /chassic area unable to view fully (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both sides undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2017 114,389 miles

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2016 113,017 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s & o/s (2.7.2a)

heavy oil leaks

Pass 26 Nov 2015 111,107 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

rear shockers corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2014 110,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 108,490 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 108,359 miles

engine oil leaks

rear tyres starting to wear low

Pass 1 Nov 2011 106,806 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2011 106,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2010 104,344 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 101,739 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 93,296 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 83,911 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 75,073 miles

advice exhaust corroded but not leaking †rear exhaust bracket missing

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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V826 EJH is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 V826 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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V826 EJH is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 September 1999.

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