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T342 LLH

1999 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,113 mi
Last recorded123,113 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT342 LLH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 123,113 miles

Offside rear seat belt clasp minor damage

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2011 123,113 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear seat belt clasp minor damage

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 116,527 miles

Engine oil leak

Slight play in nearside and offside rear wheel bearings

Slight play in nearside rear and offside rear hub bushes

Fail 3 Mar 2011 116,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Engine oil leak

Handbrake travel high

Slight play in nearside and offside rear wheel bearings

Slight play in nearside rear and offside rear hub bushes

Windscreen wipers split

Pass 24 Feb 2010 109,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 109,434 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 98,702 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 98,448 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 90,258 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 89,908 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 81,776 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 74,622 miles

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

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

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

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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T342 LLH is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T342 LLH, 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 T342 LLH registered?

T342 LLH is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 April 1999.

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