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T257 NBL

1999 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,255 mi
Last recorded103,255 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT257 NBL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 103,255 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 94,176 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 86,648 miles

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

Oil leak

front wipers worn

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2013 86,636 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Towbar assembly inappropriately repaired (6.6.7)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

front wipers worn

sill cover fitted

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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T257 NBL is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T257 NBL, 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 T257 NBL registered?

T257 NBL is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is T257 NBL safe to buy?

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