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T253 ENV

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

203,140 mi
Last recorded203,140 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT253 ENV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 203,140 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cover sills fitted not allowing full inspection of outer body sills

Pass 17 Nov 2014 201,380 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre rear & offside rear seat belt buckle casings are missing

covers fitted not allowing good inspection of outer body sills

Fail 23 Oct 2014 201,347 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre rear & offside rear seat belt buckle casings are missing

covers fitted not allowing good inspection of outer body sills

Pass 26 Nov 2013 196,078 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

casings missing from offside rear & centre rear seat belt buckles

Fail 26 Nov 2013 196,078 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

casings missing from offside rear & centre rear seat belt buckles

Pass 29 Nov 2012 191,687 miles

offside rear & centre rear seat belt buckles have their covers missing

Fail 29 Nov 2012 191,687 miles

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

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

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

offside rear & centre rear seat belt buckles have their covers missing

Pass 1 Dec 2011 187,867 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 187,867 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 182,603 miles

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

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

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Fail 4 Nov 2010 182,603 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Jul 2009 176,119 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 170,092 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 161,547 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 151,087 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 26 May 2005 144,926 miles
Fail 26 May 2005 144,926 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

centre & o/s/r seat belt buckle housing broken †engine oil leak †rear pads low †exhaust system coroded

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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T253 ENV is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T253 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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T253 ENV is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 May 1999.

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