MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,668 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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.
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.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is V829 ETS safe to buy?
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