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T234 ENV

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

167,824 mi
Last recorded167,824 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT234 ENV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 167,824 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both inner 'D' (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 167,821 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Wheel bolt(s) missing all wheels (4.2.A.1e)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both inner 'D' (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 157,410 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 152,510 miles

Some engine oil leaks.

Pass 8 Mar 2013 146,296 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 139,079 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 139,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 132,664 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 132,551 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyres very close to legal limit

Pass 24 Mar 2010 125,123 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 119,057 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 119,057 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 111,297 miles

both rear tyres very low on tread front & rear pads very low

Pass 22 Mar 2007 102,919 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 102,919 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 95,868 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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T234 ENV is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T234 ENV, 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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T234 ENV is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 April 1999.

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