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T146 RYA

1999 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

98,660 mi
Last recorded98,660 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT146 RYA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 98,660 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 97,575 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 96,525 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 96,525 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 95,548 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 93,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

There is general corrosion around the car.

Pass 8 Jul 2021 91,413 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 86,836 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 86,836 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 82,868 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 82,862 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 81,207 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 78,263 miles

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 75,151 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 71,164 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 71,164 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 69,200 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

MINOR CUT IN OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD

NO OIL READING ON DIPSTICK [LITRE ADDED]

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

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

REAR BRAKES STICKING SLIGHTLY

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 66,660 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 31 Oct 2012 63,293 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 59,501 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 56,355 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 56,352 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre perished on outer wall [ideally wants reeplacing]

number plates deteriorating

tyres under inflated

Pass 30 Nov 2009 52,239 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear brakes showing wear

front number plate deteriorating

offside front and offside rear tyres perishing on outer walls

Pass 2 Dec 2008 47,261 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

battery weak

front brake discs starting to wear

front number plate deteriorating

nearside front wiper blade deteriorating

rear brake pads starting to show wear

Pass 28 Nov 2007 47,061 miles

nearside front wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 4 Dec 2006 45,256 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 43,760 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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T146 RYA is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 T146 RYA, 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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T146 RYA is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 May 1999.

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