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T166 AGP

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,465 mi
Last recorded109,465 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT166 AGP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 109,465 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2014 109,372 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2013 107,241 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2012 102,890 miles

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)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 102,886 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 101,346 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 101,344 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 88,039 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2009 83,490 miles

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

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

major oil leak

nsf tyre deteriorated

Fail 16 Jun 2009 83,490 miles

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

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

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

major oil leak

nsf tyre deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2008 81,611 miles

engine oil leaks

Pass 20 Jun 2007 79,991 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2006 75,863 miles

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

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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T166 AGP is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T166 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 T166 AGP registered?

T166 AGP is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 May 1999.

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