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T245 NBL

1999 Saab 9-5 SE

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,750 mi
Last recorded102,750 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2008
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5 SE112,653 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT245 NBL
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2008 102,750 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s inner driveshaft gaitor holed

Fail 29 Aug 2008 102,748 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s inner driveshaft gaitor holed

Pass 12 Nov 2007 97,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2007 97,131 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 80,223 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 72,867 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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T245 NBL is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE in Blue 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 T245 NBL, 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 T245 NBL registered?

T245 NBL is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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