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T157 SHU

1999 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,754 mi
Last recorded144,754 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2007
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT157 SHU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2007 144,754 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 144,754 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s rear tyre is on 2.0mm also rear silencer is in poor condition

various brake pipes and hoses corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2006 138,928 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 138,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

ADVISE LOW HAND BRAKE READINGS AT OFFSIDE

REAR BRAKE DISC AT NEARSIDE IS CORRODED

REAR NEARSIDE TYRE IS LOW ON TREAD 2M.M.

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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T157 SHU is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T157 SHU, 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 T157 SHU registered?

T157 SHU is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 July 1999.

Is T157 SHU safe to buy?

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