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V980 EKW

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,967 mi
Last recorded83,967 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV980 EKW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2011 83,967 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres are out of shape on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2010 76,091 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 67,461 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 65,881 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 58,954 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 47,488 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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V980 EKW is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V980 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 V980 EKW registered?

V980 EKW is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V980 EKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V980 EKW shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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