MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,063 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear both shock absorbers corroded
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear both shock absorbers corroded
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear both shock absorbers corroded
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear both shock absorbers corroded
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak engine ()
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak engine ()
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Centre Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
Centre Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Centre Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
nsr tyre wall cracked
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
nsr tyre wall cracked
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
nearside rear tyre perished
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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R539 KGO is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 R539 KGO, 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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R539 KGO is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 1998.
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