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T286 RHW

1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,617 mi
Last recorded106,617 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2008
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto108,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT286 RHW
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE Auto
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2008 106,617 miles

Coolant leak nearside engine bay.

Fuel filter body badly corroded.

Severe engine oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2008 106,617 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Coolant leak nearside engine bay.

Fuel filter body badly corroded.

Severe engine oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2006 90,739 miles

as per mot fail

Fail 12 Dec 2006 90,739 miles

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

nsf side light output appears dim

both front suspension arms rear bushes just begining to split

crack in o/s screen

flat spot on nsf tyre tread

n/s wiper blade is split

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE Auto?

Based on 2,905 MOT tests across 683 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
8,861
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 168
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 84
Direction indicator incorrect colour 75
Registration plate lamp not working 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 69
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T286 RHW is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 108,239 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T286 RHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T286 RHW registered?

T286 RHW is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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