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T117 JHN

1999 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,004 mi
Last recorded81,004 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT117 JHN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 81,004 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 77,463 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 74,476 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 68,134 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 68,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

brake results as failed on brakes n/s/f 401 l o/s/f 414 l n/s/r 71 not locked o/s/r/ 163 l park brake has lot of travel and results n/s/r/ 45 o/s/r 61 neither locked out

front indicators are showing virtually white light need new amber bulbs

tyre size for reference is 215/55/16

Pass 2 Jan 2013 65,346 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 62,988 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 62,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 58,116 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 53,075 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 48,266 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 44,262 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 40,031 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 36,013 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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T117 JHN is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T117 JHN, 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 T117 JHN registered?

T117 JHN is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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