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T635 CBL

1999 Saab 9-5 SE

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,332 mi
Last recorded154,332 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2008
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5 SE112,653 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT635 CBL
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2008 154,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

hard to select reverse gear

windscreen damaged outside sweept area

Fail 1 May 2008 154,307 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2008 153,899 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 144,256 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 144,256 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 134,258 miles

advise rear brake pipe coroded

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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T635 CBL is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE in Blue 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 T635 CBL, 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 T635 CBL registered?

T635 CBL is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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