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T38 JSL

1999 Saab 9-5 SE

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,705 mi
Last recorded151,705 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5 SE112,653 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT38 JSL
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2009 151,705 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both number plates slightly discoloured

Fail 9 Jun 2009 151,705 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both number plates slightly discoloured

Pass 11 Mar 2008 147,476 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 143,661 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes started to corrod

Pass 22 Mar 2006 130,253 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 130,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE?

Based on 2,625 MOT tests across 601 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
9,170
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Direction indicator incorrect colour 74
position lamp(s) not working 72
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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T38 JSL is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 112,653 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T38 JSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T38 JSL registered?

T38 JSL is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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