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T256 ENV

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,773 mi
Last recorded97,773 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT256 ENV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 97,773 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 88,240 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Mar 2011 76,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damage to n/s/f tyre side wall

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Feb 2010 67,167 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2009 60,257 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 60,257 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 52,118 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 May 2007 5,998 miles

Oil leak

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brake hose fellules corroded

Pass 24 May 2006 44,027 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perished badly !

handbrake lever is close too the end of its travel!attention required too rear brake calipers!

Fail 24 May 2006 44,027 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres outer side walls perished

slight damage to screen in zone a

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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T256 ENV is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T256 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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What year was T256 ENV registered?

T256 ENV is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 May 1999.

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