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T35 AUA

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,863 mi
Last recorded156,863 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT35 AUA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 156,863 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 156,863 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 152,295 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 152,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2012 146,194 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 140,026 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 136,205 miles

brake fluid level low

handbrake travel close to limit

judder on front brakes

nearside rear tyre near wear limit on inner egde

rear exhaust box deteriorated

wear in both rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes

wear o/s front subframe mounting bush

Fail 27 Sep 2010 135,965 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

brake fluid level low

judder on front brakes

nearside rear tyre near wear limit on inner egde

rear exhaust box deteriorated

wear in both rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes

wear o/s front subframe mounting bush

Pass 1 Oct 2009 125,300 miles

both rear antiroll bar 'D' bushes near wear limit

rear number plate delaminating

wear in both front anti roll bar 'D' bushes

Fail 1 Oct 2009 125,300 miles

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

both rear antiroll bar 'D' bushes near wear limit

rear number plate delaminating

wear in both front anti roll bar 'D' bushes

Fail 23 Sep 2008 110,969 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside inner driveshaft bearing close to wear limit

offside inner driveshaft joint near wear limit

wear in both front anti roll bar'D' bushes

Pass 23 Sep 2008 110,969 miles

offside inner driveshaft bearing close to wear limit

offside inner driveshaft joint near wear limit

wear in both front anti roll bar'D' bushes

Pass 27 Sep 2007 96,285 miles

judder on front brakes

slight grab on offside handbrake

Fail 18 Sep 2007 95,957 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

grabbing slightly on offside hand brake

judder on both front brakes

wear in subframe mounting bushes

Pass 19 Sep 2006 83,847 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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T35 AUA is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T35 AUA, 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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T35 AUA is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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