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T231 GRO

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

169,382 mi
Last recorded169,382 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT231 GRO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 169,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust corroding

handrake just upto required standard

Pass 24 Mar 2015 158,949 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2014 147,626 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 147,616 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 137,352 miles

REAR DISC PADS ON LIMIT

slight play n/s steering rack

Pass 12 Mar 2012 128,611 miles

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

both rear tyres near wear bars

Fail 23 Mar 2011 119,878 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 119,878 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 111,628 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 102,767 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 93,126 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 93,040 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2007 82,973 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 69,801 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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T231 GRO is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T231 GRO, 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 T231 GRO registered?

T231 GRO is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T231 GRO safe to buy?

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