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T339 LRP

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

143,479 mi
Last recorded143,479 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT339 LRP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2017 143,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SUBFRAME (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SUBFRAME (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR MISSING

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OIL LEAKS

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 1 Apr 2016 134,486 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 134,482 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced PATTERN INCORRECT (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 129,315 miles

advise metal brake pipes corroded.

advise nearside front and offside front upper drop link dust covers split.

advise offside front seat belt webbing frayed.

Pass 27 Mar 2014 123,171 miles

advise metal brake pipes corroded.

advise nearside door mirror glass damaged.

advise offisde front door mirror damaged.

advise offside front seat belt frayed.

advise rear brake discs corroded.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Fail 26 Mar 2014 123,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

advise front brake discs lipped and worn.

advise metal brake pipes corroded.

advise nearside door mirror glass damaged.

advise offisde front door mirror damaged.

advise offside front seat belt frayed.

advise rear brake discs corroded.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 116,152 miles

advise front brake pads wearing low and brake discs lipped.

advise offside front seat belt frayed.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Fail 19 Mar 2013 116,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

advise front brake pads wearing low and brake discs lipped.

advise offside front seat belt frayed.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Fail 23 Mar 2012 105,843 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 105,843 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 94,397 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 77,578 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 77,578 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 59,911 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 59,911 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 42,171 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 36,546 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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T339 LRP is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 T339 LRP, 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 T339 LRP registered?

T339 LRP is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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