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T266 BNV

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,152 mi
Last recorded118,152 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT266 BNV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 118,152 miles

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

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

both rear floor pans slightly corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2013 118,152 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear floor pans slightly corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2012 115,838 miles

front anti roll bar bushes worn

front number plate deterioated

n/s/r floor pan corroded around drain

o/s/r floor pan corroded around drain

oil leak fron rear of engine

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2012 115,818 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

front anti roll bar bushes worn

front number plate deterioated

n/s/r floor pan corroded around drain

o/s/r floor pan corroded around drain

oil leak fron rear of engine

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2011 112,973 miles

anti-roll bar d-bush's have excessive wear allowing anti-roll bar to move side to side

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to a child seat being fitted

o/s/r seat belt not checked due to a child seat being fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2010 106,160 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 106,160 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 99,747 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 90,933 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear centre seatbelt stalk cover missing

Pass 7 Dec 2007 84,534 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

centre rear seatbelt buckle in poor condition

Pass 6 Dec 2006 77,632 miles

(1) O/S/F tyre on 3mm. †(2) N/S/F tyre on 2mm.

Pass 8 Dec 2005 71,765 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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T266 BNV is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 T266 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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T266 BNV is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 March 1999.

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