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V887 EWG

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

107,032 mi
Last recorded107,032 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV887 EWG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 107,032 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust front flexi is poor

nearside parking brake effort poor

offside headlamp is stonechipped

offside rear seat belt buckle casing is damaged

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 107,032 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust front flexi is poor

nearside parking brake effort poor

offside headlamp is stonechipped

offside rear seat belt buckle casing is damaged

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 100,714 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 95,398 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 90,420 miles

small stone chip in o/s headlamp lens

Pass 20 Sep 2010 84,497 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 77,857 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 72,073 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 66,313 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 59,087 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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V887 EWG is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc 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 V887 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 V887 EWG registered?

V887 EWG is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 December 1999.

Is V887 EWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V887 EWG 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.

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