MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,649 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and in poor condition (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe,(central, under floor) (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint lower joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak ()
Rear exhaust tail pipe missing
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
steering lock does not engage, but transmission locks in park when key removed from ignition
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and in poor condition (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe,(central, under floor) (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint lower joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak ()
Rear exhaust tail pipe missing
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
steering lock does not engage, but transmission locks in park when key removed from ignition
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear number plate discoulerd
rear number plate discoulerd
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T255 KGV is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 T255 KGV, 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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T255 KGV is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 June 1999.
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