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T156 SNG

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,576 mi
Last recorded114,576 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT156 SNG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 114,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 103,215 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 103,147 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 103,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 102,939 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 102,522 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 102,519 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 100,546 miles

engine mount and stabilizer worn

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2014 98,108 miles

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2013 95,589 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 95,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s/f brake hose ferrule corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2012 93,614 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 93,162 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 86,805 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 79,899 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 75,207 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 68,592 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 61,492 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 54,073 miles

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

Offside 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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T156 SNG is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 T156 SNG, 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 T156 SNG registered?

T156 SNG is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 June 1999.

Is T156 SNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T156 SNG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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