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T311 RUY

1999 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

166,964 mi
Last recorded166,964 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT311 RUY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 166,964 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 166,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 156,520 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 144,349 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 144,349 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 137,668 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 128,413 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 115,459 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 115,459 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 104,852 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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T311 RUY is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T311 RUY, 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 T311 RUY registered?

T311 RUY is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 March 1999.

Is T311 RUY safe to buy?

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