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V829 ETS

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,668 mi
Last recorded157,668 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV829 ETS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 157,668 miles

front & rear brake discs worn

front fog lights not working

oil leak

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens chipped (1.7.5a)

coolant level low

Fail 2 Sep 2015 157,668 miles

Direction indicators not working possible stalk faulty (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid possible stalk faulty (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure nearside & offside (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens chipped (1.7.5a)

coolant level low

front & rear brake discs worn

front fog lights not working

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2014 152,087 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside and offside number plate lamps intermittantly not working (when boot open).

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Turbo oil leak.

Fail 10 Sep 2014 152,084 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside and offside number plate lamps intermittantly not working (when boot open).

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Turbo oil leak.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 146,053 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 141,029 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 134,371 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 128,227 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 121,185 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 114,155 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 114,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 107,102 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 107,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 99,596 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 87,665 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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V829 ETS is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver 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 V829 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 V829 ETS registered?

V829 ETS is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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