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T405 JHL

1999 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,168 mi
Last recorded116,168 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT405 JHL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2013 116,168 miles

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Nov 2012 105,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 92,303 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 92,303 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 89,174 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 89,174 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 87,744 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 83,741 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 83,741 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 75,750 miles

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

exhaust back box outer shell rusting away

Pass 12 Oct 2006 69,774 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 61,436 miles

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

slight play both front drop link bushes.

Fail 17 Oct 2005 61,436 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

slight play both front drop link bushes.

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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T405 JHL 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 61.5%.

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 T405 JHL, 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 T405 JHL registered?

T405 JHL is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 March 1999.

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