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T218 DFC

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,709 mi
Last recorded135,709 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT218 DFC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 135,709 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded difficult to tell condition as some at securing clips, recommend renewal

Pass 15 Mar 2011 128,355 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 121,531 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 121,531 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 115,032 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 108,084 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 108,084 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 100,441 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 93,423 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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T218 DFC is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T218 DFC, 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 T218 DFC registered?

T218 DFC is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 May 1999.

Is T218 DFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T218 DFC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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