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T235 LFM

1999 Saab 9-5 SE

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,464 mi
Last recorded94,464 miles
Recorded on6 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5 SE112,653 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT235 LFM
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2009 94,464 miles

wear offside rear tyre inner edge

wear rear brake pads

Pass 28 Apr 2008 84,321 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 84,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Apr 2007 73,974 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 73,974 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 62,146 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE?

Based on 2,625 MOT tests across 601 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
9,170
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Direction indicator incorrect colour 74
position lamp(s) not working 72
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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T235 LFM is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 112,653 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T235 LFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T235 LFM registered?

T235 LFM is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 23 August 1999.

Is T235 LFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T235 LFM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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