MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,769 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SHOCK MOUNTING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake performance not tested due to snapped rear suspension snapped (1.2.1 (g))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured rear lower arm snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
rear tyres pereshing on sidewalls
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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R252 XHY is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 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 R252 XHY, 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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R252 XHY is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 August 1998.
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