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T348 GNM

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,404 mi
Last recorded159,404 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT348 GNM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 159,404 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 153,093 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wipers not parking

Pass 23 Apr 2015 153,093 miles

Wipers not parking

Pass 8 May 2014 151,922 miles

low efort nearside rear parking brake

Fail 8 May 2014 151,921 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

low efort nearside rear parking brake

Pass 2 May 2013 148,373 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2013 148,373 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2012 144,520 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 139,136 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 133,435 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 125,924 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 119,174 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 May 2007 114,223 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2006 108,084 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 108,082 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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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T348 GNM is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 T348 GNM, 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 T348 GNM registered?

T348 GNM is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T348 GNM safe to buy?

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