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V95 ELA

1999 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

73,701 mi
Last recorded73,701 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV95 ELA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 73,701 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 73,699 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 69,595 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 65,711 miles

O/S & N/S Rear Tyres deteriorated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 63,250 miles

N/S Rear tyre deteriorated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 59,466 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 54,618 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 51,984 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 51,984 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 50,486 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 48,845 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front engine leaking oil

Pass 9 Oct 2015 46,644 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 46,644 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 44,769 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion developing on front to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 18 Oct 2013 41,774 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 38,983 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 38,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 36,275 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 36,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

deterioration to outer wall nearside front tyre

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 26 Oct 2010 33,732 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 30,772 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 30,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2008 28,269 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

all four tyres slightly perished

Pass 23 Oct 2007 25,272 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 22,537 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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V95 ELA is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 V95 ELA, 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 V95 ELA registered?

V95 ELA is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 November 1999.

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