MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,020 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil residue on underside of engine
Reverse lights not working
Wear developing in the lower steering mast universal joint
offside front and nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust covers deteriorated
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front tyre worn on the inner tread.
oil residue on underside of engine.
reverse lights not functioning.
wear beginning to develop in the lower steering mast universal joint.
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front tyre worn on the inner tread.
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
oil residue on underside of engine.
reverse lights not functioning.
wear beginning to develop in the lower steering mast universal joint.
headlamp wiper blades missing
oil leak
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
bonnet struts weak, advise replacing
cut in outer tread of nearside rear tyre
driver's door mirror cover damaged
outer sill covers fitted restricting inspection of some components
wear at nearside front anti roll bar link
wear on inner tread of offside front tyre
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
bonnet struts are weak, advise replacement
driver's door mirror cover damaged
headlight wiper blades missing
outer sill covers fitted restricting inspection of some components
underside of engine contaminated with oil
wear at inner tread of offside front tyre
wear developing at nearside front anti roll bar link
bonnet struts are weak
damage to front registration plate but not likely to be misread
driver's door mirror cover damaged
headlamp wiper blades missing
offside wiper blade rubber beginning to split
outer sill covers fitted restricting inspection of some components
underside of engine contaminated with oil
wear at inner tread of offside front tyre
wear developing at nearside front anti roll bar link
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
bonnet struts are weak
damage to front registration plate but not likely to be misread
driver's door mirror cover damaged
headlamp wiper blades missing
offside wiper blade rubber beginning to split
outer sill covers fitted restricting inspection of some components
underside of engine contaminated with oil
wear at inner tread of offside front tyre
wear developing at nearside front anti roll bar link
bonnet struts are weak.
headlight wiper blades missing on the offside and nearside front.
offside door mirror cover damaged.
offside rear lamp lens damaged.
outer sill covers fitted restricting view of some areas.
underside of engine contaminated with oil.
Bonnet struts weak
headlamp wiper blade rubbers missing
outer casing of offside door mirror damaged
front shock absorbers have a reduce damping effect
outer case of offside door mirror deteriorated
rubbers missing from headlamp wiper blades
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
front shock absorbers have a reduce damping effect
outer case of offside door mirror deteriorated
rubbers missing from headlamp wiper blades
rear registration plate becoming discoloured
tread becoming low on nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear registration plate beginning to deteriorate
driver's door miiror outer casing damaged
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear registration plate beginning to deteriorate
driver's door miiror outer casing damaged
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bottom of engine becoming oily
nrearside front sidelight becoming dim
outer casing of offside door mirror damaged
rear registration plate beginning to discolour
rubbers missing from headlamp wiper blades
sill covers fitted obscuring inspection
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
bottom of engine on the offside becoming oily
nearside front sidelight becoming dim
offside rear tyre beginning to perish
outer casing of offside door mirror damaged
rear registration plate beginning to discolour
rubbers missing from headlamp wiper blades
sill covers fitted obscuring view
drivers door mirror casing damaged
front tyres wearing on inner tread
rear registration plate beginning to discolour
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Air freshener at interior mirror prior to testing vehicle.
N.s.f amber indicator bulb becoming pale.
O.s door mirror shell damaged.
O.s.f amber indicator bulb becoming pale.
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear exhaust silencer corroded.
Rear number plate stained.
Slight oil misting at body of n.s steering rack unit.
Air freshener at interior mirror prior to testing vehicle.
N.s.f amber indicator bulb becoming pale.
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
O.s door mirror shell damaged.
O.s.f amber indicator bulb becoming pale.
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear exhaust silencer corroded.
Rear number plate stained.
Slight oil misting at body of n.s steering rack unit.
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear registration plate beginning to discolour
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear registration plate beginning to discolour
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear number plate becoming discoloured
Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear number plate becoming discoloured
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R196 GGN is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 R196 GGN, 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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R196 GGN is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 January 1998.
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