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T158 JBL

1999 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,348 mi
Last recorded67,348 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT158 JBL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2009 67,348 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outside edge

Fail 19 Mar 2009 67,348 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres worn on outside edge

Pass 27 Mar 2008 61,123 miles

slight knock from off side front anti roll bar link.

Pass 28 Mar 2007 55,663 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 50,221 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2006 50,219 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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T158 JBL is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T158 JBL, 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 T158 JBL registered?

T158 JBL is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 April 1999.

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