MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,153 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE?
Based on 2,625 MOT tests across 601 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R423 DDS is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1998 Saab 9-5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 125,279 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R423 DDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9-5 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R423 DDS registered?
R423 DDS is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 29 May 1998.
Is R423 DDS safe to buy?
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