MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,663 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front subframe heavily corroded
heat shield insecure
offside and nearside front coil springs heavily corroded
offside and nearside rear brake disc heavily corroded
offside and nearside rear coil springs heavily corroded
offside and nearside rear inner sills showing signs of corrosion
oil leak around engine area
rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front subframe heavily corroded
heat shield insecure
offside and nearside front coil springs heavily corroded
offside and nearside rear brake disc heavily corroded
offside and nearside rear coil springs heavily corroded
offside and nearside rear inner sills showing signs of corrosion
oil leak around engine area
rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
rear brake discs corroded
sill covers fitted
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
all 4 tyres close to wear indicators
o/s/r lamp unit cracked not effecting lighting
rear number plate slightly deteriorated still easily read from a distance
slight under body corrosion
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
all 4 tyres close to wear indicators
o/s/r lamp unit cracked not effecting lighting
rear number plate slightly deteriorated still easily read from a distance
slight under body corrosion
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
advise rear lamp unit damaged split
advise rear lamp unit damaged split
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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R258 KWT is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R258 KWT, 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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R258 KWT is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 June 1998.
Is R258 KWT safe to buy?
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