MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,599 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both rear lower rose joints slight play
nearside front tyre worn outer edge
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
rear no plate lamp came back on with tap loose connection possible
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V989 PGS is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 V989 PGS, 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 V989 PGS registered?
V989 PGS is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 December 1999.
Is V989 PGS safe to buy?
The MOT history for V989 PGS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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