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T108 SBJ

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,582 mi
Last recorded153,582 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT108 SBJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 153,582 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 4 bushes on front subframe (middle and rear) (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Apr 2016 153,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 4 bushes on front subframe (middle and rear) (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2015 150,110 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2014 145,041 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 145,041 miles

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rear box slightly deteriated

nearside rear tyre stepping on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2013 140,007 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 134,588 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust box deteriating

Pass 22 Mar 2011 128,618 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 125,123 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Mar 2010 125,123 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2009 120,743 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 116,077 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 106,044 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 95,956 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 95,956 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 74,154 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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T108 SBJ is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T108 SBJ, 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 T108 SBJ registered?

T108 SBJ is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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