MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,887 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both rear tyres close to limit
engine management light on
outer skin corroding on rear exhaust box
slight buckel offside rear wheel
slight play in offside front roll bar drop link
Oil leak
both rear tyres close to limit
engine management light on
outer skin corroding on rear exhaust box
slight buckel offside rear wheel
slight play in offside front roll bar drop link
both rear tyres wearing.
exhaust system at rear
nearside front anti-roll bar linkage slight play
anti-roll bar linkage offside wearing.
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V85 FCS is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 V85 FCS, 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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How do I check the history of V85 FCS?
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What year was V85 FCS registered?
V85 FCS is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 1999.
Is V85 FCS safe to buy?
The MOT history for V85 FCS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does V85 FCS have outstanding finance?
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