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T506 BCD

1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,961 mi
Last recorded131,961 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2008
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto108,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT506 BCD
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE Auto
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2008 131,961 miles

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

hand brake high

Fail 4 Jun 2008 131,892 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

hand brake high

Pass 5 Jun 2007 123,797 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

advise hand brake travel

both front tyres starting to wear on outside edges

Fail 9 May 2007 123,153 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advise handbrake travel

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Pass 15 May 2006 110,936 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 110,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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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T506 BCD is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T506 BCD, 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 T506 BCD registered?

T506 BCD is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 4 June 1999.

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