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T110 OWB

1999 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,999 mi
Last recorded95,999 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT110 OWB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 95,999 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 95,996 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 94,395 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both front wipers split

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2011 92,120 miles

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

note- this car is in a advanced state of corrosion [ underside ]

power steering pipe badly corroded across off/side sub frame

Pass 27 Apr 2010 90,918 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/s/r has 1 sidelight working & 1 not .

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

Warning on dash for key battery.

Pass 30 Apr 2009 89,872 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2009 89,872 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

handbrake travel high

Pass 1 May 2008 87,512 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2008 85,512 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel filter corroded.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 78,519 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 78,519 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 72,612 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 72,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear number plate slightly dicoloured.

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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T110 OWB is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T110 OWB, 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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T110 OWB is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 June 1999.

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