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P40 PKC

1999 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

193,384 mi
Last recorded193,384 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 PKC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 193,384 miles

Slight corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

Fail 23 Sep 2022 193,384 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Slight corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 13 Sep 2021 193,315 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 193,239 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 193,237 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cylinder to flexie (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 193,183 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 192,948 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 192,948 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 191,587 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 189,522 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR BOTH REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 189,471 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR BOTH REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 183,364 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 178,294 miles

Engine oily underneath

Fail 8 Sep 2014 178,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Engine oily underneath

Pass 12 Sep 2013 169,753 miles

Engine has oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox stabilizer bar bush seperating

Fail 4 Sep 2012 163,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 163,227 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 155,664 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 155,664 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 148,367 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 148,367 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 144,329 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 144,329 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 125,546 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 112,098 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 111,851 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

1) front number plate slightly deteriorated †2) rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2006 98,865 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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P40 PKC is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 110,962 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P40 PKC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 9-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P40 PKC registered?

P40 PKC is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is P40 PKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P40 PKC shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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