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T233 JAL

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,418 mi
Last recorded89,418 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT233 JAL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 89,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 89,043 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 88,791 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Engine misfiring

Fail 31 Oct 2019 88,786 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Engine misfiring

Fail 3 Sep 2019 88,757 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light not working when ignition is switched on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer has major leak (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure exhaust mountings detached (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rubber mount missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

engine is misfiring

Fail 28 Aug 2019 88,625 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi broken/ snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking around the inner edge exposing the inner ply, also bellow the legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking exposing the inner ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rubber mount missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 88,603 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2015 75,412 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 65,872 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 60,043 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 59,835 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 52,922 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both windscreen wipers spilt

center and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2011 41,123 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 40,595 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 40,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 40,181 miles

front number plate cracked

o/s/f / o/s/r tyres on 4mm on edge

oil level down 1/4 ltr

rear silencer corrode

Pass 10 Apr 2008 37,688 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 33,621 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 30,041 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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T233 JAL is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 T233 JAL, 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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T233 JAL is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 May 1999.

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