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T39 RBC

1999 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

53,105 mi
Last recorded53,105 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT39 RBC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 53,105 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 44,397 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 41,323 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 40,670 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2013 40,057 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Jul 2012 39,742 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 39,224 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 38,565 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 37,440 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 37,436 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 34,891 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 31,997 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 29,588 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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T39 RBC is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 T39 RBC, 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 T39 RBC registered?

T39 RBC is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 June 1999.

Is T39 RBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T39 RBC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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