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V83 GEB

1999 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,248 mi
Last recorded144,248 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV83 GEB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 144,248 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & wearing on inner edge & perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & worn on inner edge & perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 143,473 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 143,412 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 138,648 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 132,298 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 125,081 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 116,903 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 116,752 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 111,063 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front seat bases insecure

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 18 Nov 2013 111,063 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front seat bases insecure

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Oct 2012 110,545 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 109,437 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 109,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 108,088 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 108,088 miles

Offside registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 105,810 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 104,100 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 101,995 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 98,094 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 94,161 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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V83 GEB is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V83 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 V83 GEB registered?

V83 GEB is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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