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T407 JDW

1999 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

72,945 mi
Last recorded72,945 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT407 JDW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 72,945 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 72,748 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 71,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shock casing corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shock casing corroded

exhaust back box deteriorating / outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2022 68,811 miles

Front registration plate slight damage

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust back box deteriorating / outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear shock casing corroded

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock casing corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 67,873 miles

Front front registration plate slight damage

Nearside Rear shock casing corroded

Offside Rear shock casing corroded

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

Rear exhaust back box deteriorating / corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2020 67,603 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear shock casing corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear shock casing corroded

exhaust back box deteriorating

Pass 30 Jan 2019 66,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back pipes corroding in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust back box deteriorating

n/s/r/ and o/s/r shock casings corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2018 65,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded front mount (2.4.G.1)

exhaust back box deteriorating

Pass 9 Feb 2017 63,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 63,185 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 62,454 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 62,454 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 61,684 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 60,556 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 58,645 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 58,645 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 57,269 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 52,953 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 48,283 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 48,282 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 42,600 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 36,705 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 32,014 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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T407 JDW is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 T407 JDW, 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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T407 JDW is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 March 1999.

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