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V883 EWG

1999 Saab 9-5

Maroon Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

138,486 mi
Last recorded138,486 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV883 EWG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 138,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 133,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2024 133,715 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 132,907 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 131,995 miles

Coil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 128,817 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 124,506 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 122,980 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 122,215 miles

both front tyres cracking

Fail 10 Oct 2017 122,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front wiper poor

both front tyres cracking

Pass 4 Oct 2016 121,875 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 121,096 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

blue smoke at idle on limit (turbo)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 120,828 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 120,828 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 119,449 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 118,530 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 115,264 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2011 115,264 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2010 109,877 miles

both rear handbrake springs missing

high level brake lamp one section not working

Pass 8 Sep 2009 103,128 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 103,128 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 95,271 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 95,271 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 87,324 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 82,353 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 77,081 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 77,081 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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V883 EWG is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Maroon with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 V883 EWG, 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 V883 EWG registered?

V883 EWG is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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