MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,907 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bulb out on high level brake light
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Oil leak
Oil leak
all springs corroded
exhaust system corroded
front no plate slighty deterioated
hand brake travel high
rear suspension corroded
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
all springs corroded
exhaust system corroded
front no plate slighty deterioated
hand brake travel high
rear suspension corroded
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
plastic sill covers unable to check
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
n/s/r o/s/r brake ferruls slighty corroded.
plastic sill covers unable to check.
Offside Rear 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R133 XTP is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1998 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 112,533 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 R133 XTP, 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 28 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 R133 XTP registered?
R133 XTP is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 June 1998.
Is R133 XTP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R133 XTP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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