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V909 EWG

1999 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,836 mi
Last recorded83,836 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV909 EWG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 83,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2010 73,537 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 66,947 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 60,641 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 60,641 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Oct 2006 56,027 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 56,027 miles

Oil leak

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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V909 EWG is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V909 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 V909 EWG?

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What year was V909 EWG registered?

V909 EWG is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 November 1999.

Is V909 EWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V909 EWG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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