MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,173 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both rear shockers heavily corroded
nearside rear tyre inner wall showing age related deterioration
oil leaks to underside
rear exhaust deteriorated
Centre Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Upper Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Auto?
Based on 795 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R161 CYG is a 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 109,593 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R161 CYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9-5 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-5 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of R161 CYG?
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What year was R161 CYG registered?
R161 CYG is a 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto, first registered on 26 February 1998.
Is R161 CYG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R161 CYG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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