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T144 REU

1999 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

103,641 mi
Last recorded103,641 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT144 REU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 103,641 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 103,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 103,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 98,109 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 97,869 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 97,597 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disks (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 97,597 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disks (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 96,823 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 94,856 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 94,856 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 91,319 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 88,379 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 82,504 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 77,872 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 72,846 miles

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

offside front tyre perished

Fail 15 Dec 2010 72,844 miles

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

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

offside front tyre perished

Pass 15 Dec 2009 67,101 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 67,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 62,430 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 62,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Dec 2007 59,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 59,658 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 53,810 miles

nearside rear upper arm outer bush worn to limit

offside rear lower arm outer bush worn to limit

Pass 17 Aug 2005 51,099 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

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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T144 REU is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T144 REU, 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 T144 REU registered?

T144 REU is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 March 1999.

Is T144 REU safe to buy?

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