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V87 FCS

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,581 mi
Last recorded83,581 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV87 FCS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 83,581 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 67,942 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 67,931 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 62,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear seat belt buckle casing damaged but not affecting seat belt operation

Pass 3 Jul 2012 62,223 miles

offside rear seat belt buckle casing damaged but not affecting seat belt operation

Pass 1 Jul 2011 54,316 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 53,141 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 50,947 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 50,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2008 48,499 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 48,495 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2007 46,427 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 May 2007 46,427 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 45,285 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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V87 FCS is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V87 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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What year was V87 FCS registered?

V87 FCS is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V87 FCS shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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