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T265 BNV

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,086 mi
Last recorded171,086 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT265 BNV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 171,086 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 171,086 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 169,691 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 169,691 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

oil leak at engine

Pass 8 Sep 2010 165,154 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 165,154 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 158,006 miles

various other brake pipes and hoses corroded.

Fail 1 Sep 2009 158,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

various other brake pipes and hoses corroded.

Pass 30 Aug 2008 154,381 miles

Oil leak

acid corrosion around positive terminal

bottom/rear engine mounting splitting

brake hose ferrules corroded/corroding

brake pedal anti slip rubber wearing

exhaust corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

offside bodywork damaged

rear coil springs corroded/corroding

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

shock absorbers corroded

small stonechips in windscreen

some/slight corrosion around brake servo

washer bottle cap missing/not fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2008 154,358 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

acid corrosion around positive terminal

bottom/rear engine mounting splitting

brake hose ferrules corroded/corroding

brake pedal anti slip rubber wearing

exhaust corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

offside bodywork damaged

rear coil springs corroded/corroding

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

shock absorbers corroded

small stonechips in windscreen

some/slight corrosion around brake servo

washer bottle cap missing/not fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2007 147,450 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 147,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 138,810 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Jul 2006 138,810 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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T265 BNV is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T265 BNV, 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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T265 BNV is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 1999.

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