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V85 FCS

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,887 mi
Last recorded108,887 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV85 FCS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2011 108,887 miles

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 101,168 miles

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)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 100,998 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 100,998 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 98,273 miles

both rear tyres wearing.

exhaust system at rear

nearside front anti-roll bar linkage slight play

Pass 29 Jul 2008 94,730 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 88,821 miles

anti-roll bar linkage offside wearing.

Pass 14 Jun 2006 82,771 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

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