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T485 PNV

1999 Saab 9-5 SE

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,014 mi
Last recorded105,014 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5 SE112,653 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT485 PNV
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2008 105,014 miles

1) tyres 215 55 16 2) front brake discs worn req measuring asap 3) outer sill covers fitted 4) abnormal tyre wear n/s rear 5) park brake uneven

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 105,014 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

1) tyres 215 55 16 2) front brake discs worn req measuring asap 3) outer sill covers fitted 4) abnormal tyre wear n/s rear 5) park brake uneven

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 78,737 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 78,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f side wall slightly worn

Pass 16 Jun 2006 73,550 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2005 67,090 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE?

Based on 2,625 MOT tests across 601 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
9,170
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Direction indicator incorrect colour 74
position lamp(s) not working 72
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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T485 PNV is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 112,653 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T485 PNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was T485 PNV registered?

T485 PNV is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 12 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T485 PNV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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