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V880 GBM

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

117,442 mi
Last recorded117,442 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV880 GBM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 117,442 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 113,659 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 109,752 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 109,505 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 105,822 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 102,414 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 85,220 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 72,569 miles

all four tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 29 Nov 2005 63,905 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 63,905 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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V880 GBM is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V880 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 V880 GBM registered?

V880 GBM is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V880 GBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V880 GBM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V880 GBM have outstanding finance?

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