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T421 APO

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

182,338 mi
Last recorded182,338 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT421 APO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2012 182,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advise - front discs look worn - need measuring

advise - offside handbrake is serviced - linkage sticking slightly

Pass 8 Mar 2012 182,338 miles

advise - front discs look worn - need measuring

advise - offside handbrake is serviced - linkage sticking slightly

Pass 24 Mar 2011 175,893 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 175,893 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise - both number plates are replaced

advise strongly - front brake discs are measured - look worn

Pass 9 Mar 2010 167,074 miles

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

adv ise - nearside wiper blade is replaced quite soon

advise - offside front indicator little white

advise - washers leaking slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2009 160,579 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 153,969 miles

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

advise - both outer washer jets could be better

advise - rear exhaust silencer touching floor slightly

Pass 8 Mar 2007 146,925 miles

advises - both rear discs getting rusty †handbrake lever could have less travel

Pass 14 Mar 2006 140,175 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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T421 APO is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 T421 APO, 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 T421 APO registered?

T421 APO is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 March 1999.

Is T421 APO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T421 APO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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