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T638 JEG

1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,641 mi
Last recorded161,641 miles
Recorded on22 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto108,239 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT638 JEG
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE Auto
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2009 161,641 miles

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

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

drivers wiper blade in poor condition

offside headlight lens broken

Fail 21 May 2009 161,587 miles

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

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

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

drivers wiper blade in poor condition

offside headlight lens broken

Pass 13 Dec 2007 141,606 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 141,593 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

hand brake release button sticking

right rear tyre in poor condition an low on air

Pass 12 Oct 2006 132,652 miles

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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T638 JEG is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T638 JEG, 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 T638 JEG registered?

T638 JEG is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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