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V883 GBM

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,717 mi
Last recorded144,717 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV883 GBM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 144,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2026 144,690 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 139,702 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 131,138 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 119,988 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 119,988 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 20 May 2013 112,237 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 100,763 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 91,165 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 81,379 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 12 May 2009 70,079 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 58,853 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 47,968 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 36,787 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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V883 GBM is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V883 GBM registered?

V883 GBM is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V883 GBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V883 GBM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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