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T371 RCE

1999 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,268 mi
Last recorded147,268 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT371 RCE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 147,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Unable to check nearside rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted at time of test.

Unable to check offside rear & centre rear seatbelts due to items on seats at time of test.

Pass 13 Aug 2013 140,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2013 140,008 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2012 127,986 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 127,986 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 116,908 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2010 107,805 miles

both outer lower body sill panels have plastic covers fitted.

engine oil level below min.

exhaust centre heat shield insecure.

Fail 10 Aug 2010 107,805 miles

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

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

both outer lower body sill panels have plastic covers fitted.

engine oil level below min.

exhaust centre heat shield insecure.

Fail 20 Aug 2009 99,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

engine oil level below min.

plastic outer lower body sill panel covers fitted.

Pass 20 Aug 2009 99,487 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

engine oil level below min.

plastic outer lower body sill panel covers fitted.

Pass 21 Aug 2008 94,148 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 87,411 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre slightly split

Pass 1 Aug 2006 77,455 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 77,455 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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T371 RCE is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 T371 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 T371 RCE registered?

T371 RCE is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 May 1999.

Is T371 RCE safe to buy?

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