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T440 JDW

1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,576 mi
Last recorded112,576 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto108,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT440 JDW
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE Auto
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2009 112,576 miles

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Apr 2008 104,406 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 100,664 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 77,378 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 77,378 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 59,655 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 59,452 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

ns handbrake working before os adjustment

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE Auto?

Based on 2,905 MOT tests across 683 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
8,861
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 168
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 84
Direction indicator incorrect colour 75
Registration plate lamp not working 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 69
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T440 JDW is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 108,239 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T440 JDW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T440 JDW registered?

T440 JDW is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is T440 JDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T440 JDW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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