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V958 ECH

1999 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

168,217 mi
Last recorded168,217 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV958 ECH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 May 2018 168,217 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release not releasing underload (5.2.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

front tyres wearing on edge

handbrake travel

light corrosion to n/s rear inner arch by suspension mounting

light corrosion to o/s and n/s rear chassis by suspension mounting

rear suspension bushes deterioated

Pass 22 May 2017 159,741 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 May 2017 159,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 149,492 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush slight play in D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at bend in front of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 149,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush excessive play in D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer broken at weld joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush slight play in D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at bend in front of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 144,131 miles

slight marks on windscreen

Fail 23 Feb 2015 144,131 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

slight marks on windscreen

Pass 19 Feb 2014 135,248 miles

chip less than 10mm in zone 'a'

o/s/r play in rose joint

rear antiroll bar 'd' bushes slight play

rear tyres 1.6 mm on outer tread

Pass 25 Feb 2013 125,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2013 125,504 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2012 116,403 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 101,636 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 92,002 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 90,352 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 90,352 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 83,286 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 83,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 83,123 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 77,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 68,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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V958 ECH is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V958 ECH, 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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V958 ECH is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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