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T219 MNB

1999 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

213,770 mi
Last recorded213,770 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT219 MNB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2014 213,770 miles

Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

dry on chasis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 2 Aug 2014 213,770 miles

Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

dry on chasis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 8 Aug 2013 211,230 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2013 211,124 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2012 202,628 miles

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

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

both front lower suspension armslight corrosion

nearside door mirror taped up but still secure

Pass 8 Aug 2011 195,656 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 190,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 183,815 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 171,879 miles

both rear direction indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Pass 24 Jul 2007 159,090 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 146,917 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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T219 MNB is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T219 MNB, 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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T219 MNB is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 1999.

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