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T201 KVW

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,381 mi
Last recorded133,381 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT201 KVW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2009 133,381 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 May 2008 114,864 miles

advise off side rear seat belt not checked due to baby seat fitted

Fail 22 May 2008 114,864 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

advise off side rear seat belt not checked due to baby seat fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2007 93,334 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 82,701 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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T201 KVW is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T201 KVW, 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 T201 KVW registered?

T201 KVW is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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