MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,086 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
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)
various other brake pipes and hoses corroded.
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.
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
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
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)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is T265 BNV safe to buy?
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