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T225 NBL

1999 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,911 mi
Last recorded91,911 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT225 NBL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 91,911 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component O/S/F (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 91,911 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint O/S/F (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S/F INNER (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working N/S (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component O/S/F (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 89,900 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

oil leak but unable to find source also unable to see power steering fluid level so have to pass but advise checked

Pass 3 Feb 2014 87,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

oil leak but unable to find the source,also not able to see power steering fluid level so have to pass but advise checked

Pass 7 Feb 2013 86,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

front brakes 18% out of balance not enough to fail so have to pass and advise checked

Pass 17 Feb 2012 83,038 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2011 79,659 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2010 76,046 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 72,716 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 67,490 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 61,430 miles

n/s wiper blade just starting to tear. rear no plate showing signs of water ingress.

Fail 24 Feb 2006 59,446 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 59,446 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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T225 NBL is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 T225 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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T225 NBL is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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