MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,171 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
oil leak
rear silencer deteriorated
rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine noisy
heavy oil leak
tyres pressure's need checking
offside door mirror cover missing
Oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
engine light on
long handbrake travel
offside door mirror cover missing
Oil leak
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R518 ODP 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 R518 ODP, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R518 ODP?
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What year was R518 ODP registered?
R518 ODP is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 March 1998.
Is R518 ODP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R518 ODP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R518 ODP have outstanding finance?
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