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T125 JNG

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

141,402 mi
Last recorded141,402 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT125 JNG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 141,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 141,402 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 140,239 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 140,226 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 137,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 137,142 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2021 137,142 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 134,523 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 126,703 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 116,799 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 May 2015 108,172 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 108,172 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 98,521 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 86,850 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 76,733 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside rear suspension lower arm has slight play in outer rose joint

Pass 4 May 2011 64,959 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 54,605 miles

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

engine oil leak

hand brake linkage return springs missing

Pass 16 Apr 2009 41,716 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Apr 2009 41,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

main beam warning lamp not working

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2008 30,889 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 27,346 miles

brake disc surface corrosion

brake pipes surface corrosion in places

Fail 21 Apr 2007 27,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake discs surface corrosion

brake pipes surface corroded in places

Pass 12 May 2006 24,895 miles

brake flexey ends surface corrosion

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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T125 JNG is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 T125 JNG, 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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T125 JNG is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 April 1999.

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