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V855 GBM

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,608 mi
Last recorded121,608 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2007
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV855 GBM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2007 121,608 miles

n/s rear tyre inner tread slightly out of shape

Fail 6 Nov 2007 121,608 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear tyre inner tread slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Oct 2006 105,410 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 87,941 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bad engine oil leak

slight low effort on n/s handbrake

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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V855 GBM is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V855 GBM, 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 V855 GBM registered?

V855 GBM is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V855 GBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V855 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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