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T261 GJM

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,981 mi
Last recorded167,981 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT261 GJM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 167,981 miles

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

corrosion in nearside front suspension arm

oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2013 167,981 miles

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

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

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

corrosion in nearside front suspension arm

oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2012 153,771 miles

Oil leak

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

both no.plates poor

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

front pads getting low

front wishbones corroded

noise from engine pulleys

osf ind lens slightly looose

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

underside and inner wheel arches muddy close to limits

Fail 27 Feb 2012 153,770 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

both no.plates poor

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

front pads getting low

front wishbones corroded

noise from engine pulleys

osf ind lens slightly looose

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

underside and inner wheel arches muddy close to limits

Pass 10 Mar 2011 142,867 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 131,061 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 120,206 miles

Oil leak

slight damage to road wheels

Pass 2 Aug 2007 108,001 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2007 108,001 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2006 98,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 98,400 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 89,213 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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T261 GJM is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T261 GJM, 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 T261 GJM registered?

T261 GJM is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T261 GJM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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