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T154 VAO

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

180,532 mi
Last recorded180,532 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT154 VAO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 180,532 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Jun 2022 180,532 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 170,594 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 166,245 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 160,948 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 154,098 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 144,918 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 137,717 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 126,316 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 126,316 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 115,676 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 105,881 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 98,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2012 98,674 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jun 2011 82,787 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

oil leak

slight play in o/s/r upper suspension bush

Pass 22 Jun 2011 82,787 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak

slight play in o/s/r upper suspension bush

Pass 3 Mar 2010 76,421 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 72,284 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 66,399 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 59,480 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 51,533 miles

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

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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T154 VAO is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 T154 VAO, 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 T154 VAO registered?

T154 VAO is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 March 1999.

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