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V864 EWP

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

176,014 mi
Last recorded176,014 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV864 EWP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2011 176,014 miles

Oil leak

offside parking brake low effort

offside rear seat belt locking device broken

Fail 17 Oct 2011 175,762 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside parking brake low effort

offside rear seat belt locking device broken

Pass 20 Oct 2010 161,473 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 161,473 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 144,615 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 127,630 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2008 127,066 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2007 109,248 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 92,951 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 70,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 70,551 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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V864 EWP is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V864 EWP, 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 V864 EWP registered?

V864 EWP is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 October 1999.

Is V864 EWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V864 EWP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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