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T232 LFM

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,398 mi
Last recorded117,398 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT232 LFM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2011 117,398 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre rear brake present but not working

front number plate in poor condition

nail in n/s rear tyre which is also perished and close to tread limit

o/s front antiroll bar link worn

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 28 Jul 2011 117,398 miles

centre rear brake present but not working

front number plate in poor condition

nail in n/s rear tyre which is also perished and close to tread limit

o/s front antiroll bar link worn

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Aug 2010 108,564 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 98,635 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 98,635 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 90,444 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 90,444 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2007 77,120 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 77,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2006 65,626 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)

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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T232 LFM is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc 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 T232 LFM, 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 T232 LFM registered?

T232 LFM is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 August 1999.

Is T232 LFM safe to buy?

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