MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,464 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
Rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Rear exhaust corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
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)
damage found on rear boot lid
offside front tyre outer sidewall slightly perished
oil leak
rear exhaust back box deteriorated
ADVISE, exhaust back box deteriorating.
ADVISE, front coil springs corroding.
ADVISE, general corrosion taking place to rear underside to all metal componants.
ADVISE, oil leak.
ADVISE, rear coil springs corroding.
ADVISE, rear engine stabiliser bush deteriorated.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
ADVISE, exhaust back box deteriorating.
ADVISE, front coil springs corroding.
ADVISE, general corrosion taking place to rear underside to all metal componants.
ADVISE, oil leak.
ADVISE, rear coil springs corroding.
ADVISE, rear engine stabiliser bush deteriorated.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISE, both front coil springs corroding.
ADVISE, both rear coil springs corroding.
ADVISE, exhaust back box outer casing deteriorating.
ADVISE, general corrosion to all metal componants at rear underside taking place.
ADVISE, nearside front anti-roll bar link, upper joint gaitor deteriorating, also slight play.
ADVISE, nearside rear lower suspension arm, outer bush slight play.
ADVISE, oil leak. front underside of vehicle covered in oil.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust box rusted
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust box rusted
Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
NEAR SIDE REAR BRAKE DISC BADLY CORRODED
Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
nearside rear disc & pads in poor condition
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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R511 SJB is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
Across all 1997 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 112,690 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 R511 SJB, 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 29 years old, this Saab 9-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R511 SJB is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 November 1997.
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