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V968 ECH

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

191,504 mi
Last recorded191,504 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV968 ECH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 191,504 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 185,394 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 179,131 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 179,131 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 170,032 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 170,032 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 162,288 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 152,816 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 147,490 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 136,094 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 130,950 miles

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

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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V968 ECH is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V968 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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What year was V968 ECH registered?

V968 ECH is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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