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T254 PFH

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

155,475 mi
Last recorded155,475 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT254 PFH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2024 155,475 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both the nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Both the nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both the nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at joints (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both the nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 152,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear anti roll bar corroded

both front back plates missing

rear subframe corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2022 150,559 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside front inner wing turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 150,549 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and offside front inner wing turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 148,563 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly corroded on inner face

Nearside Rear handbrake only just met requirements advise attention

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Pass 14 Jun 2019 145,537 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake only just met minimum requirments 18% advise attention

Pass 29 Jun 2018 142,483 miles

Oil leak from engine advise attention

Parking brake efficiency close to minimum requirements may require adjustment or repair

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all shock absorber casings corroding

Fail 19 Jun 2018 142,474 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all shock absorber casings corroding

oil leak from enging advise attention

Pass 1 Jul 2017 138,794 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 138,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 134,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 129,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

slight surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 9 Jun 2015 129,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

slight surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Jun 2014 124,520 miles

Corrosion to floor

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 124,520 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion to floor

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 119,308 miles

1 corrosion to brake pipes 2 corrosion to front / rear discs 3 0il leak

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 119,308 miles

1 corrosion to brake pipes 2 corrosion to front / rear discs 3 0il leak

Pass 4 Jul 2012 114,479 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 114,371 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 109,528 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 104,233 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 104,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

condition of all brake discs

Pass 7 Jul 2009 97,123 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 87,509 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 80,268 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2006 70,041 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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T254 PFH is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 T254 PFH, 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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T254 PFH is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 June 1999.

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