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T73 BSA

1999 Saab 9-5 SE

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,276 mi
Last recorded88,276 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2008
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5 SE112,653 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT73 BSA
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2008 88,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 88,276 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2007 80,703 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 80,703 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 74,386 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 73,975 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ACCIDENT DAMAGE AT R/H/R DOOR.

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW.

L/H/F FOG LIGHT BROKEN AND INSECURE.

R/H/F FOG LIGHT GLASS CRACKED.

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW AND WEAR AT BRAKE DISCS.

SLIGHT WEAR AT FRONT BRAKE DISCS.

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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T73 BSA is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T73 BSA, 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 T73 BSA registered?

T73 BSA is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 22 April 1999.

Is T73 BSA safe to buy?

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