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V98 FTR

1999 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,048 mi
Last recorded105,048 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV98 FTR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 105,048 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 105,048 miles

Central Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 100,169 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 99,640 miles

Advise both rear tyres cracked and perishing

Pass 17 Mar 2014 99,256 miles

Advise both rear tyres wearing out of shape

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 99,256 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Advise both rear tyres wearing out of shape

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 98,988 miles

Advise N/S/R tyre wearing out of shape

Advise rear tyres cracked and perishing

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 98,988 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Advise N/S/R tyre wearing out of shape

Advise rear tyres cracked and perishing

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 98,474 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside rear subframe mount prescribed area has extensive corrosion, has some metal remaining but requires attention asap

Pass 9 Aug 2011 97,764 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 96,948 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 96,948 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 94,595 miles

Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 94,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 91,907 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 89,786 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 87,602 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 87,602 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s wiper split on ends

rear exhaust box very rusty and blowing slightly

Pass 2 Nov 2005 85,038 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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V98 FTR is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V98 FTR, 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 V98 FTR registered?

V98 FTR is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 October 1999.

Is V98 FTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V98 FTR shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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