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S808 PGC

1999 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,087 mi
Last recorded102,087 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS808 PGC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 102,087 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 96,117 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 94,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front brake hose protected from touching the strut with tape

Fail 31 Jul 2013 93,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres perished

Pass 31 Jul 2013 93,022 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Jul 2012 91,269 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre heavily perished

power steering pipe damp

Pass 2 Aug 2011 89,587 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 5 Aug 2010 87,794 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 84,866 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

lower power steering pipe damp

Pass 30 Jul 2008 81,203 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 81,203 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 77,958 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre has cut in central tread

Pass 8 Aug 2006 69,447 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 60,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on edges

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
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S808 PGC is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S808 PGC, 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 S808 PGC registered?

S808 PGC is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S808 PGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S808 PGC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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