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V850 GBM

1999 Saab 9-5 SE

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,552 mi
Last recorded142,552 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2008
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5 SE112,653 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV850 GBM
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2008 142,552 miles

enginee oil leak off top of engine

n/s/r wheel bearing slight play

Pass 17 Jan 2007 136,659 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 136,659 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 135,014 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE?

Based on 2,625 MOT tests across 601 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
9,170
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Direction indicator incorrect colour 74
position lamp(s) not working 72
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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V850 GBM is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 112,653 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V850 GBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V850 GBM registered?

V850 GBM is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 30 October 1999.

Is V850 GBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V850 GBM shows 4 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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