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V978 EKW

1999 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

54,335 mi
Last recorded54,335 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV978 EKW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 54,335 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all 4 (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 53,514 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 50,982 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 50,873 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 50,622 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 50,038 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 49,555 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 49,097 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 48,063 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 47,081 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 45,612 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 19 Sep 2012 44,669 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 44,669 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 41,684 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 38,936 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 57,591 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 34,234 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 31,908 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 29,980 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 29,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 25,609 miles

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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V978 EKW is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 V978 EKW, 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 V978 EKW registered?

V978 EKW is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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