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T323 JDX

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

157,116 mi
Last recorded157,116 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT323 JDX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 157,116 miles

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

nearside and offside rear outer sills slightly corroded

offside and nearside mirror covers damaged/broken

Fail 23 Jun 2026 157,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both sides (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 153,679 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 153,679 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 149,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack line (3.2 (a) (i))

underside corrosion

Fail 18 Jun 2024 149,887 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack line (3.2 (a) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2023 145,671 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 145,668 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both lamps (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 141,889 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2021 137,909 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Middle floor coroded

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around rear subframe mounting corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 137,906 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Middle floor coroded

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around rear subframe mounting corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 133,439 miles

1 x centre exhaust heat shield slight loose

corrosion around offside rear subframe mounting area

offside front wiper blade poor clearing

offside rear floor area corroded

slight corrosion to centre and rear exhaust

strong advise nearside front floor area holed and corroded almost within 12" of front subframe mounting area

Pass 9 Apr 2019 127,350 miles

rear exhaust corroded and 1 x rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 10 Apr 2018 119,497 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded. 1 x rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 3 Apr 2017 112,376 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2016 104,686 miles

bulb? connection? to nearside front sidelight

centre and rear exhaust corroded

condensation in offside headlight

front tyres wearing low on tread

rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 13 Apr 2015 100,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 95,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 11 Apr 2013 94,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 94,008 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 90,875 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 88,230 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 88,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 85,207 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 85,207 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 83,634 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 81,659 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 78,940 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 76,768 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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T323 JDX is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 T323 JDX, 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 T323 JDX registered?

T323 JDX is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 March 1999.

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