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T349 BNN

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,881 mi
Last recorded128,881 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT349 BNN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 128,881 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 126,843 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 124,178 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded.

Pass 1 Jun 2023 122,437 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 122,358 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both feed & return pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 122,358 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both feed & return pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 122,168 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 122,168 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded To flex hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2019 121,747 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Flex Hose Upper & Lower Ferrules . (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between the flex pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Flex Hose Upper & Lower Ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between the flex pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 121,037 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

Fail 16 Jul 2018 121,037 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2017 120,438 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 119,210 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

exhaust system deteriorated but not blowing at time of test

nearside front fog light insecure but not likely to fall out

offside inner cv boot weeping grease

power steering pipes corroded

undertrays/sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2015 117,384 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front foglight unit adrift

Pass 19 Jun 2014 115,270 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 114,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2012 111,050 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes painted

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2012 111,044 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes painted

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2011 109,573 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 109,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s handbrake sticking slightly when released

Pass 10 Mar 2010 103,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes fitted pooley

Fail 10 Mar 2010 103,868 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes fitted pooley

Pass 24 Mar 2009 98,192 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 98,192 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 93,071 miles

chip in windscreen

front to rear brake pipes slighty corroded

nearside trailing arm front bush has slight play

offside rear tyre close to limit

oil leak

rear anti roll bar mounting bush perished

Pass 31 Mar 2007 85,694 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 79,320 miles

front to rear brake pipe ,unprotected sec tion has rust forming/has grease over it.

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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T349 BNN is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 T349 BNN, 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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T349 BNN is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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