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T521 BCD

1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,286 mi
Last recorded141,286 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2008
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto108,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT521 BCD
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE Auto
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2008 141,286 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 124,904 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 103,143 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 103,143 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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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T521 BCD is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T521 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 T521 BCD registered?

T521 BCD is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 22 May 1999.

Is T521 BCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T521 BCD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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