MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,697 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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))
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
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
Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded near flex
brakes not tested due to fluid leak
oil leak from engine
under body corrosion
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
near side mirror broken
both front wish bones corroded
off side front to rear brake pipe corroded
oil leak
rear brakes in poor condition
Nearside wing mirror glass cracked
Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded
all brake discs corroded
oil leak
under body corrosion
brake pipes greased
engine light on
front wish bones corroded
rear exhaust corroded
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
Oil leak
brake pipes corroded
near side tyre worn on edge
rear exhaust corroded
ainbalance on front brakes
brake pipes greased
exhaust corroded
oil leak
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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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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