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T407 SHR

1999 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

117,081 mi
Last recorded117,081 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT407 SHR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 117,081 miles

Front Coil springs corroded

Long handbrake travel

Slight movement in both rear upper suspension bushes

Unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2022 117,080 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil springs corroded

Long handbrake travel

Slight movement in both rear upper suspension bushes

Unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2021 114,182 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 108,871 miles

long handbrake lever travel

slight movement in both rear upper suspension bushes

Pass 16 Dec 2019 100,194 miles

n/s/r tyre uneven in places & close to limit

slight movement in both rear suspension bushes

Fail 5 Dec 2019 100,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

n/s/r tyre uneven in places & close to limit

slight movement in both rear suspension bushes

Pass 23 May 2018 95,347 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre treads

slight movement in o/s/r upper suspension bush

Pass 28 Apr 2017 92,378 miles

n/s outer cv boot slightly insecure

Fail 26 Apr 2017 92,376 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s outer cv boot slightly insecure

Pass 25 Apr 2016 90,334 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 87,049 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 87,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 29 Apr 2014 84,031 miles

rear discs starting to corrode

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 24 May 2013 79,624 miles

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 22 May 2013 79,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2012 74,189 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 May 2011 70,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 6 May 2011 70,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 65,411 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2009 61,028 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 55,613 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 50,368 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 50,368 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2006 43,836 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 SHR is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 T407 SHR, 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 SHR is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 April 1999.

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