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T145 REU

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

160,511 mi
Last recorded160,511 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT145 REU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 160,511 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective Missing ()

Fail 21 Jan 2022 160,502 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective Missing ()

Pass 2 Feb 2021 159,412 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 154,968 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 154,968 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 147,625 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 147,625 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 141,141 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 134,075 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2017 134,075 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2016 126,023 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 122,879 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 118,551 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 118,551 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 114,594 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 110,511 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 110,511 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 103,421 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 103,421 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 96,577 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 96,577 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 88,554 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 82,863 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 79,976 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 75,006 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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T145 REU is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 T145 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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T145 REU is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 March 1999.

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