MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,278 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Headlamp aim too high both lights (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Both front and both rear flexy hoses all show corrossion to metal ferules
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear silencer in poor condition
Both front and both rear flexy hoses all show corrossion to metal ferules
Rear silencer in poor condition
oil leak, o/s/f
rear silencer in poor condition
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
battery insecure, soon to be failure item
oil leak needs investigating, probably PAS
park brake noisey when tested and grabbing slightly
rear exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate
park brake noisey when tested on RBT
rear brake pads wearing thin
slight oil leak at o/s/f of vehicle, possible PAS oil, strongly advise further inspection and repair
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
park brake noisey when tested on RBT
rear brake pads wearing thin
slight oil leak at o/s/f of vehicle, possible PAS oil, strongly advise further inspection and repair
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)
both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Cut in nearside rear tyre. Cords not showing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Cut in nearside rear tyre. Cords not showing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R313 UGC is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black 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 R313 UGC, 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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What year was R313 UGC registered?
R313 UGC is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 May 1998.
Is R313 UGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R313 UGC shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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