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V901 EWG

1999 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,133 mi
Last recorded140,133 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV901 EWG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2009 140,133 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 136,562 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 136,541 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 131,818 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 131,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 117,373 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 99,703 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 99,703 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V901 EWG is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V901 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V901 EWG?

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What year was V901 EWG registered?

V901 EWG is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 November 1999.

Is V901 EWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V901 EWG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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