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T385 NEG

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

114,503 mi
Last recorded114,503 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT385 NEG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 114,503 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion including suspension components and mounting areas and exhaust system

Pass 23 Oct 2017 107,166 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides rear flexible hoses. (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front lower (2.4.G.1)

slight deterioration in exhaust system.

slight wear in both sides rear hub,upper attachment bushes.

small stone chip marks in windscreen.

Pass 21 Oct 2016 105,243 miles

slight deterioration in exhaust system

various stone chips in windscreen

Pass 30 Oct 2015 99,049 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 99,049 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 94,220 miles

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

slight deterioration in rear exhaust unit

Pass 31 Oct 2013 87,166 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 87,166 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 76,607 miles

small stone chip in windsceen

Pass 1 Nov 2011 67,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 5 May 2010 53,215 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 49,155 miles

1) Drivers wiper blade splitting on ends.

Pass 6 May 2008 46,772 miles

1) Rear silencer box deteriorating.

Pass 17 May 2007 42,941 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 40,170 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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T385 NEG is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 T385 NEG, 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 T385 NEG registered?

T385 NEG is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 June 1999.

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