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T228 JBL

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,946 mi
Last recorded106,946 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT228 JBL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 106,946 miles

Both front brake pipes slighty corroded

Both front to rear brake pipes slighty corroded

Both rear brake pipes across trailing arms slighty corroded

Lower rear gearbox mounting rubber slighty deteriorated

Nearside Rear Lower 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)

Offside rear anti-roll bar D bush slighty worn

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2013 106,937 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both front brake pipes slighty corroded

Both front to rear brake pipes slighty corroded

Both rear brake pipes across trailing arms slighty corroded

Lower rear gearbox rubber mounting slighty deteriorated

Nearside Rear Lower 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)

Offside rear anti-roll bar D bush slighty worn

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 101,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2012 101,002 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2011 96,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre wearing on outside wall and nearing legal limit

offside and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

severe oil leak from engine

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 1 Jul 2011 96,813 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outside wall and nearing legal limit

offside and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

severe oil leak from engine

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 30 Jun 2010 92,450 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 92,450 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 82,521 miles

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes at rear

Fail 29 Jun 2009 82,519 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes at rear

Pass 7 Jul 2008 75,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion on exhaust system at front

Pass 30 Jun 2007 68,595 miles

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

slight damage to offside rear lens

Pass 30 Jun 2006 62,597 miles

rear silencer slightly corroded

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 JBL is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 T228 JBL, 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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T228 JBL is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 May 1999.

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