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B10 TFD

1999 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,907 mi
Last recorded74,907 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 TFD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 74,907 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 74,907 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 74,450 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 73,900 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 73,486 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 72,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 72,077 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 71,850 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 71,850 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 71,203 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Oct 2017 70,516 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 69,713 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 68,314 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 67,207 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 67,207 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 65,583 miles

N/S Door Mirror Insecure

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 62,236 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 60,019 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 57,058 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 54,814 miles

Name and post code of no.plate supplier missing

Pass 26 Aug 2008 52,917 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 50,111 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 45,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 45,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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B10 TFD is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B10 TFD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B10 TFD registered?

B10 TFD is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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The MOT history for B10 TFD shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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