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T309 KLE

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,531 mi
Last recorded139,531 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT309 KLE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 139,531 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 136,408 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 132,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 121,457 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 121,457 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Underbody covered in underseal, including suspension, braking and subframe components

Pass 1 Sep 2021 112,698 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2021 112,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2020 100,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 94,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 17 Aug 2018 84,987 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 83,372 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 82,930 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 81,826 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 81,210 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 80,351 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 79,398 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 79,398 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 79,020 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 78,981 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

O/S headlamp wiper in the middle of the glass

Pass 6 Dec 2010 78,340 miles

light switch worn within limits t/o/test

n/s front ind loose

Fail 30 Nov 2010 78,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

hand/brake high close to full travel

rear brake [inner]worn close to lim,its unable to view fully

Pass 24 Nov 2009 77,168 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 75,115 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 74,117 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 67,849 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 67,849 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 58,127 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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T309 KLE is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T309 KLE, 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 T309 KLE registered?

T309 KLE is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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