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T402 SFW

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,640 mi
Last recorded148,640 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT402 SFW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 148,640 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded springs corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear no reverse lights

Fail 12 May 2025 148,613 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded springs corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear no reverse lights

Pass 3 Apr 2024 136,540 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded springs corroded on both sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracking on both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear no reverse lights

Fail 2 Apr 2024 136,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded springs corroded on both sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracking on both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear no reverse lights

Pass 26 Apr 2023 126,199 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2023 126,196 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

various suspension components corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2023 126,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2022 120,248 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 118,228 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 116,833 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 113,959 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 111,620 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 109,145 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 109,139 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 105,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 100,921 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 96,841 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 92,417 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 92,417 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 86,586 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 78,948 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 75,666 miles

oil leak at front of engine

Pass 9 Mar 2009 71,152 miles

ns and os wiper blades rubbers torn at ends

oil leak on front of engine

Pass 18 Mar 2008 66,655 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 66,655 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 61,292 miles

Nearside Front 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 Apr 2006 53,299 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 53,298 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front 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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T402 SFW is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T402 SFW, 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 T402 SFW registered?

T402 SFW is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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