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T161 AGP

1999 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

41,157 mi
Last recorded41,157 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT161 AGP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 41,157 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 41,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 39,001 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 37,040 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 35,651 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 35,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 32,602 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 32,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 30,699 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 30,699 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 29,111 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 29,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise brake reading possibly lowe due to corrosion on discs where vehcle has been standing

advise vehcle showing signs of having been standing fore sum time

Pass 24 Jul 2006 28,656 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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T161 AGP is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 T161 AGP, 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 T161 AGP registered?

T161 AGP is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 May 1999.

Is T161 AGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T161 AGP shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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