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T160 PGP

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

120,652 mi
Last recorded120,652 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT160 PGP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 120,652 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 120,652 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 116,507 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 May 2019 116,485 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 112,195 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 May 2018 112,195 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 May 2017 103,899 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2016 96,259 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 96,221 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 89,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

uneven wear nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Apr 2015 89,482 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre bald on edge

uneven wear nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 May 2014 85,582 miles

slight play in n\s\r top hub bush

Pass 22 May 2013 83,891 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 83,616 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 83,616 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 81,872 miles

(strong advisory) o/s/f seat belt is frayed

corrosion to fuel filter

corrosion to n/s and o/s/r brake ferrules

cracks in o/s/r tyre tread

n/s mirror glass is damaged

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 11 Apr 2012 81,872 miles

(strong advisory) o/s/f seat belt is frayed

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to fuel filter

corrosion to n/s and o/s/r brake ferrules

cracks in o/s/r tyre tread

n/s mirror glass is damaged

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 12 Apr 2011 78,909 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 78,909 miles

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

middle and right washers n/w

n/s/r wheel bearing has play

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2010 74,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside front tyre inner sidewall cut slightly.

Fail 22 Mar 2010 74,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Handbrake travel high.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside front tyre inner sidewall cut slightly.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 70,721 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 70,721 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 66,979 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 62,674 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside washers not working

Pass 31 Mar 2006 59,849 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
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T160 PGP is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T160 PGP, 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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T160 PGP is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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