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T116 ALJ

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

192,697 mi
Last recorded192,697 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT116 ALJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2021 192,697 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule centre ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet struts weak

outer sill covers fitted so unable to inspect condition of sills

Pass 22 Dec 2020 189,989 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear floor to sill corroded

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near sub frame fixings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2020 189,976 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

brakes worn

near side miror damaged

oil leak

rear chassis corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2019 186,821 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 183,688 miles

near side mirror broken

plastic over sills fitted

plastic over sills fitted

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear chassis very corroded

under body corrosion

Fail 5 Nov 2018 183,658 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

near side mirror broken

oil fumes in cab

plastic over sills fitted

plastic over sills fitted

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear chassis very corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2017 179,474 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded near flex

brakes not tested due to fluid leak

oil leak from engine

under body corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2017 179,463 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both front wishbones (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view wing mirror glass (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking burst (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at sub frame fixings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded near flex

brakes not tested due to fluid leak

oil leak from engine

Pass 28 Oct 2016 176,110 miles

near side mirror broken

both front wish bones corroded

off side front to rear brake pipe corroded

oil leak

rear brakes in poor condition

Pass 12 Nov 2015 172,286 miles

Nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

all brake discs corroded

oil leak

under body corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2014 168,580 miles

brake pipes greased

engine light on

front wish bones corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2014 168,580 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

brake pipes greased

engine light on

front wish bones corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2013 165,086 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

near side tyre worn on edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2012 161,540 miles

ainbalance on front brakes

brake pipes greased

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2011 157,129 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 153,706 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 153,706 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 146,780 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 136,640 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 126,662 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 120,619 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 114,395 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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T116 ALJ is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T116 ALJ, 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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T116 ALJ is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 May 1999.

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