MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,865 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine oil leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
fuel cap missing
near side front inner cv boot split
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
fuel cap missing
near side front inner cv boot split
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside rear tyre has cut to outer sidewall
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
offside wiper blade starting to split
sills covered by mouldings
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
offside wiper blade starting to split
sills covered by mouldings
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
engine breather hose adrift at cam cover , major oil leak
imbalance on front brakes
noise from rear wheels during brake test , recommend handbrake shoe inspection
o/s/f tyre wearing on edges , pressure low
rear brake discs corroding
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T221 NBL is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 T221 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 T221 NBL registered?
T221 NBL is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 1999.
Is T221 NBL safe to buy?
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