MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,137 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
outer skin of rear silencer corroded
slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes
strong advise;outer face of offside rear discs is worn/pitted
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
outer skin of rear silencer corroded
slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes
strong advise;outer face of offside rear discs is worn/pitted
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both n/s tyres slightly perished
rear brake discs corroded
slight split on n/s wiper blade
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s rear tyre slighly corroded
o/s rear tyre slightly perished
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s rear tyre slighly corroded
o/s rear tyre slightly perished
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
n/s/r tyre starting to perish on sidewall
o/s/mirror case broken but ok
unable to open n/s/r door
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
n/s/r tyre starting to perish on sidewall
o/s/mirror case broken but ok
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
Oil leak
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
o/s mirror outer casing cracked
n/s/r door unable to open
Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Oil leak
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
o/s mirror outer casing cracked
n/s/r door unable to open
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R298 LGC is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R298 LGC, 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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R298 LGC is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 January 1998.
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