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T132 SHU

1999 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,577 mi
Last recorded137,577 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT132 SHU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 137,577 miles

brake pipe ends corroded

rear box outter sheild corroded

suspension parts corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2025 137,166 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

rear box outter sheild corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2024 136,705 miles

engine oil leek

Fail 10 Apr 2024 136,700 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

engine oil leek

Pass 12 Apr 2023 136,295 miles

brake discs corroded

oil leak around engine area

rear exhaust corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2022 135,435 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

engine oil leek

Pass 19 Apr 2021 134,335 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 133,810 miles

front bumper grills burst insecure missing

n/s/f fog lamp missing

play in o/s/r n/s/r hub bushes

under tray insec

Fail 14 Apr 2020 133,809 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak n/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

front bumper grills burst insecure missing

n/s/f fog lamp missing

play in o/s/r n/s/r hub bushes

under tray insec

Pass 23 Apr 2019 132,475 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 130,671 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 130,671 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2017 127,418 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 124,591 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 124,587 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing rose bush not fitted (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 122,944 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 122,128 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 122,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 120,803 miles

both rear tyres perished

o/s/f inner cv boot burst

play in n/s/r hub bush

Pass 24 Apr 2012 118,380 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 115,298 miles

slight play in rear hubs

Pass 19 Apr 2010 111,563 miles

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Pass 28 Apr 2009 108,270 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 108,267 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 105,252 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 101,111 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 96,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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T132 SHU is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T132 SHU, 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 T132 SHU registered?

T132 SHU is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 May 1999.

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