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T199 PGP

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

200,784 mi
Last recorded200,784 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT199 PGP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 200,784 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear fuel tank area (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Turbo area ()

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 200,781 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear fuel tank area (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Turbo area ()

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 191,331 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 183,659 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting area slightly corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2015 183,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 173,535 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 173,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

tailgate does not secure

Pass 6 Jan 2014 164,641 miles

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

near side parking brake is a little slow to work, but works well when it gets there

Fail 25 Oct 2012 151,846 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2012 151,846 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2011 139,103 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 126,626 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 116,168 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 110,182 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 105,543 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 97,942 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 86,403 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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T199 PGP is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 T199 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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What year was T199 PGP registered?

T199 PGP is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 April 1999.

Is T199 PGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T199 PGP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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