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T217 BFW

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

112,540 mi
Last recorded112,540 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT217 BFW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 112,540 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 24 Mar 2016 107,730 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 103,854 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 100,377 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 96,631 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 93,217 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 89,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 85,365 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 80,661 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 74,558 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 68,726 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 64,883 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 64,883 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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T217 BFW is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 T217 BFW, 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 T217 BFW registered?

T217 BFW is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 April 1999.

Is T217 BFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T217 BFW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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