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T313 BSS

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,343 mi
Last recorded103,343 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT313 BSS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2011 103,343 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

nearside door mirror damaged

rear offside and rear nearside tyres worn inner edges

rear offside tyre under inflated

Pass 7 Feb 2011 103,343 miles

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

nearside door mirror damaged

rear offside and rear nearside tyres worn inner edges

rear offside tyre under inflated

Fail 30 Sep 2010 101,086 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front offside and front nearside tyres worn smooth inner and outer edges

rear nearside handbrake cable return spring broken

rear offside handbrake cable return spring missing

slight play rear nearside suspension bushes

Pass 15 Oct 2009 93,997 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 90,656 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 87,792 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 85,774 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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T313 BSS is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T313 BSS, 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 T313 BSS registered?

T313 BSS is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 April 1999.

Is T313 BSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T313 BSS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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