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T101 DJO

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,135 mi
Last recorded106,135 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT101 DJO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2010 106,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Outer Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

both front brake disc worn / pitted edges

both rear tyres low tread

engine oil level below minimum

oil cooler hoses leakimg slightly

rear brake disc slightly scored

Pass 13 Dec 2010 106,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Outer Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

both front brake disc worn / pitted edges

both rear tyres low tread

engine oil level below minimum

oil cooler hoses leakimg slightly

rear brake disc slightly scored

Pass 25 Nov 2009 98,828 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 98,828 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 90,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

offside rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2007 82,654 miles

nearside rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

offside rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2007 82,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

nearside rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

offside rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Fail 31 May 2006 70,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 May 2006 70,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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T101 DJO is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T101 DJO, 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 T101 DJO registered?

T101 DJO is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 May 1999.

Is T101 DJO safe to buy?

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