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T252 PGP

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,280 mi
Last recorded89,280 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT252 PGP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2008 89,280 miles

coil rail loose

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 23 Apr 2008 85,433 miles

Centre Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Engine stabilizers have deterioration.

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside front fog lamp insecure.

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorating.

Fail 23 Apr 2008 85,433 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Engine stabilizers have deterioration.

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside front fog lamp insecure.

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorating.

Pass 17 Nov 2006 72,089 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 72,089 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 6 Jan 2006 64,483 miles

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

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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T252 PGP is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 T252 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 T252 PGP registered?

T252 PGP is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 March 1999.

Is T252 PGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T252 PGP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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