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T404 SFW

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

191,064 mi
Last recorded191,064 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT404 SFW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 191,064 miles

Oil leak

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

offside nearside front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2014 191,063 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

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

offside nearside front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2013 185,220 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake discs corroded due to lack of uses

front and rear number plates slightly water marked

rear exhaust box outer skin becomimg corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2013 185,220 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake discs corroded due to lack of uses

front and rear number plates slightly water marked

rear exhaust box outer skin becomimg corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2012 179,540 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)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn and corroded

front number plate water marked

Fail 7 Aug 2012 179,540 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear pads very wear

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)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn and corroded

front number plate water marked

Pass 11 Aug 2011 170,930 miles

oil leak on offside side of engine

slight movement in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 11 Aug 2010 161,930 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front registration plate slightly deteriorated.

Fail 10 Aug 2010 161,930 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front registration plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 29 Jul 2009 154,861 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 137,133 miles

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

strong advise n/s/f anti roll bar drop link slight play

Pass 18 Jul 2007 120,506 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 114,861 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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T404 SFW is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T404 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T404 SFW registered?

T404 SFW is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 May 1999.

Is T404 SFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T404 SFW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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