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T406 KDM

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,667 mi
Last recorded137,667 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT406 KDM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 137,667 miles

covers on sills not allowing for full corrosion inspection

offside rear tyre low @ 3mm

Fail 9 Jan 2018 137,347 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

covers on sills not allowing for full corrosion inspection

offside rear tyre low @ 3mm

Pass 25 Nov 2016 135,601 miles

offside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge & uneven wear

Pass 14 Sep 2015 133,359 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 133,284 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

exhaust poor con

offside lower arm poor con

sill covers

Pass 25 Jul 2014 130,427 miles

offside front tyre low on inner edge

rear silencer casing corroded & 1 bracket broke of

Pass 6 Aug 2013 128,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 125,983 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 123,123 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 119,890 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 115,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 110,992 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r and o/s/r indicators slight white light to rear, STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE.

oil leak onto exhaust.

Pass 23 Jul 2007 103,771 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 100,134 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

major angin oil leek

Pass 20 Jul 2005 93,912 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 20 Jul 2005 93,912 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

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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T406 KDM is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 T406 KDM, 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 T406 KDM registered?

T406 KDM is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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