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V905 EWG

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,024 mi
Last recorded134,024 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV905 EWG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 134,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 134,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 125,622 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hard to acess sills due to covers

Pass 1 Mar 2010 121,011 miles

1.o/s/r tyre tread starting to buldge 2.o/s/f tyre wearing low on inside edge 3.outer sills not tested due to plastic covers fitted 4.n/s door mirror glass damaged 5.rear no plate deterioated

Pass 3 Mar 2009 113,263 miles

1. engine oil leak. 2. exhaust tail pipe corroded and slightly leaking.

Pass 21 Feb 2008 106,743 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 98,802 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge † †n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge † †rear number plate becoming deterated

Pass 7 Feb 2006 90,039 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge † †rear number plate becoming deteriorated

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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V905 EWG is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 V905 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

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What year was V905 EWG registered?

V905 EWG is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 November 1999.

Is V905 EWG safe to buy?

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