MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,147 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil
rear coil springs corroded
slight movement in all front suspension arms bushes
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
offside rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil
rear coil springs corroded
slight movement in all front suspension arms bushes
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear brakes slightly binding
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
No o/s/f fog light
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Both rear tyres worn close to limit. †Plastic sill covers fitted. †Both rear metal brake pipe flexible hose ferrules rusty.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Both rear tyres worn close to limit. †Plastic sill covers fitted. †Both rear metal brake pipe flexible hose ferrules rusty.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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R349 BDT is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R349 BDT, 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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R349 BDT is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 June 1998.
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