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T210 NBL

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,942 mi
Last recorded180,942 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT210 NBL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2018 180,942 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At flexy-hose. (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At flexy-hose. (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Corrosion and leaks on exhaust system.

Corrosion to all front suspension components.

Corrosion to all rear suspension components.

Corrosion to brake pipes and flexy-hose ferrules.

Cover on offside number plate lamp broken.

Damage to offside mirror.

Deterioration to rear number plate.

Front and rear brake pads worn.

Front lower arms, corrosion is starting to flake but under lying metal appears to be solid.

Headlamp wipers not working.

Object on front screen but not seriously affecting drivers view of the road.

Offside front fog lamp lens cracked.

Oil leak.

Parking brake efficiency only just met. 17%

Pass 21 Apr 2017 178,622 miles

Corrosion to rear brake pipes.

Deterioration to lower engine mounting bushes.

Fail 15 Apr 2017 178,586 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Corrosion to rear brake pipes.

Deterioration to lower engine mounting bushes.

Pass 19 Apr 2016 176,044 miles

Corrosion on exhaust.

Corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch.

Fail 19 Apr 2016 176,044 miles

Corrosion on exhaust.

Corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 173,288 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 173,222 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 169,181 miles

corrosion on brake pipes.

corrosion on exhaust.

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch.

damage to offside mirror.

deterioration to offside front anti-roll bar drop link boots.

oil leaks.

oil level on minimum.

rear tyres worn uneven and metal in offside rear tyre.

Fail 1 Apr 2014 169,172 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion on brake pipes.

corrosion on exhaust.

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch.

damage to offside mirror.

deterioration to offside front anti-roll bar drop link boots.

oil leaks.

oil level on minimum.

rear tyres worn uneven and metal in offside rear tyre.

Pass 13 Apr 2013 166,087 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2013 166,087 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s rear wheelarch paintwork deteriorated

sills covers fitted

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2012 156,750 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 144,308 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 132,067 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 119,037 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 107,947 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 98,465 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 85,437 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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T210 NBL is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 T210 NBL, 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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T210 NBL is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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