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T215 NBL

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

172,961 mi
Last recorded172,961 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT215 NBL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2010 172,961 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 167,519 miles

Both front anti-roll bar bushs worn

Engine oil leak

Engine steadying mounts worn

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside rear lower suspension rose joint worn

Pass 13 May 2008 159,102 miles

Oil leak around rear of engine

Fail 13 May 2008 159,102 miles

Oil leak around rear of engine

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

Pass 3 May 2007 152,690 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 148,497 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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T215 NBL is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T215 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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What year was T215 NBL registered?

T215 NBL is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T215 NBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T215 NBL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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