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T81 KAW

1999 Saab 9-5 SE

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,056 mi
Last recorded175,056 miles
Recorded on16 May 2008
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5 SE112,653 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT81 KAW
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2008 175,056 miles

1 o/s/r sidelight out

nearside rear tyre worn inside edge and on limit

oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2006 164,529 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 164,524 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 151,811 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 151,808 miles

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

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

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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T81 KAW is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE in Grey 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 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 T81 KAW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T81 KAW registered?

T81 KAW is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T81 KAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T81 KAW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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