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T309 LCS

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

112,364 mi
Last recorded112,364 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 112,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2013 108,113 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 102,754 miles

front+rear number plates deteriorated

nearside front sidelight dim

Pass 19 Oct 2011 98,617 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 95,057 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 95,052 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 93,043 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

power steering pump noisey/ fluid topped up poss power steering has a slight leak from a component

rear exhaust silencer baffles broken up

Pass 22 Oct 2008 89,491 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 82,797 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

stonechip on windscreen

Pass 1 Nov 2006 78,904 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 73,231 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 LCS is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T309 LCS registered?

T309 LCS is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 March 1999.

Is T309 LCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T309 LCS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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