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T228 DFC

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

163,032 mi
Last recorded163,032 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT228 DFC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 163,032 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre devoid of tread inner & outer edges

nearside rear brake disc breaking face deminishing

offside front tyre devoid of tread inner & outer edges

offside rear brake disc breaking face deminishing

Pass 25 Nov 2010 156,828 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine management light illuminated

rear brake discs braking faces demoinishing

Fail 9 Nov 2010 156,506 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre devpid of tread inner edge

rear brake discs braking faces deminishing

Pass 19 Nov 2009 143,544 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear number plate delaminated

rear tyres wearing on inner edges & nearsdie rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2008 133,217 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

rear number plate delaminated

Pass 15 Nov 2007 121,692 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 110,169 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 95,168 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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T228 DFC is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T228 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 T228 DFC registered?

T228 DFC is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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