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V987 KGW

1999 Saab 9-5 Aero

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,147 mi
Last recorded97,147 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2008
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5 Aero116,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV987 KGW
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Aero
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2008 97,147 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 87,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 87,686 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 75,843 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 67,352 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Aero?

Based on 703 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
8,559
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 17
position lamp(s) not working 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
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V987 KGW is a 1999 Saab 9-5 Aero in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-5 Aero models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 116,850 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 Aero fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V987 KGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 Aero typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 9-5 Aero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V987 KGW registered?

V987 KGW is a 1999 Saab 9-5 Aero, first registered on 16 December 1999.

Is V987 KGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V987 KGW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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