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T302 TCS

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,957 mi
Last recorded105,957 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT302 TCS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 105,957 miles

all tyres wearing low

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 7 Aug 2012 101,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear brake hoses ferrules corroding

both rear tyres uneven wear

nearside front tyre uneven wear

nearside rear exhaust mounting rubber disconnected

parking brake suspect

slight movement /wear rear suspension rubber bushes

Fail 6 Aug 2012 101,782 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear brake hoses ferrules corroding

both rear tyres uneven wear

nearside front tyre uneven wear

nearside rear exhaust mounting rubber disconnected

parking brake suspect

slight movement /wear rear suspension rubber bushes

Pass 19 Aug 2011 98,318 miles

front pads and discs wearing

wear developing rear suspension bushes

Pass 20 Aug 2010 94,593 miles

corrosion on front suspension

wear on front discs

Pass 19 Aug 2009 90,401 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2009 90,400 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2008 86,839 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 86,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 82,527 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 2 Aug 2006 77,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 77,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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T302 TCS 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 T302 TCS, 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 T302 TCS registered?

T302 TCS is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 July 1999.

Is T302 TCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T302 TCS 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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