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T362 RCE

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,422 mi
Last recorded136,422 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT362 RCE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 136,422 miles

Cover sills fitted

Fuel cap requires attention

Gearstick requires attention

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Minor chips in screen

Nearside front and offside front inner D bushes worn

Offside main-beam bulb not fitted correctly

Rear number plate deteriorating

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Various oil leaks

Fail 22 Apr 2013 136,406 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Cover sills fitted

Fuel cap requires attention

Gearstick requires attention

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Minor chips in screen

Nearside front and offside front inner D bushes worn

Offside main-beam bulb not fitted correctly

Rear number plate deteriorating

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Various oil leaks

Pass 16 Apr 2012 128,405 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 128,400 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 121,175 miles

Oil leak

near side front tyre wqorn on edge

Pass 27 Apr 2010 115,704 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2010 115,704 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2009 110,656 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 98,311 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 98,306 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 82,556 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 67,169 miles

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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T362 RCE is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T362 RCE, 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 T362 RCE registered?

T362 RCE is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 May 1999.

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The MOT history for T362 RCE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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