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T342 SDG

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,323 mi
Last recorded156,323 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT342 SDG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 156,323 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear no plate light slightly dim

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

exhaust system starting to corode

hand brake noisey when applied

nearside rear tyre has screw in tread

note plastic trim fitted to sills wheel arches and underside of vehicle unable to fully check

Pass 8 Apr 2016 150,296 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

note plastic trim fitted to sills wheel arches and underside of vehicle unable to fully check

Pass 28 Apr 2015 146,080 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NSR registration plate light deteriorating

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2014 144,667 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 141,455 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2013 141,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2012 133,974 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 127,107 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 122,476 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 122,476 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 112,949 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 112,949 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 105,162 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2007 98,098 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 98,098 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 90,267 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 SDG is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T342 SDG, 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 SDG registered?

T342 SDG is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 March 1999.

Is T342 SDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T342 SDG shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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