MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,754 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
o/s/f seat belt has an extension fitted.
o/s/r tyre worn to 2 mm, n/s/r tyre worn to 5 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.
rear registration plate delaminated.
various engine oil leaks.
various small stone chips in the windsceen.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
o/s/f seat belt has an extension fitted.
o/s/r tyre worn to 2 mm, n/s/r tyre worn to 5 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.
rear registration plate delaminated.
various engine oil leaks.
various small stone chips in the windsceen.
both front brake discs are slightly corroded
both registration plates are delaminated
one of the front to rear metal brake pipes is slightly corroded but has been waxoyled
small stonechips in the windscreen
the exhaust has been sealed wih putty infront of the centre silencer
there are various oil leaks
there is a clip on the o/s/f seat belt
there is tape on the instrument panel but no warning lights are on
there is various slight bodywork damage but nothing is jagged
there is various underbody and component corrosion
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
bumpers scuffed,paint work poor in places,light accident damage.
engine damp with oil.
front brake imbalance 23% max limit 25%!
rear brake disc surfaces corroded,pads 50% worn.
rear registration plate slightly delaminated.
underbody dry!
various light scratches and stone chips in the windscreen.
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.
engine oil leak.
n/s/r outer door handle not working.
underbody dry/corroded.
various small stone chips in the windscreen.
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.
engine oil leak.
n/s/r outer door handle not working.
underbody dry/corroded.
various small stone chips in the windscreen.
Brake discs corroded on outer egdes
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear coil springs corroded
various chips in windscreen
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake discs corroded on outer egdes
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear coil springs corroded
various chips in windscreen
front tyres worn on inner edges to 4 mm.o/s/r tyre worn to 4 mm,n/s/r tyre worn 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm!
o/s/f indicator lens cracked.
paint work in poor condition.
rear exhaust silencer in poor condition.
top edge of front number plate delaminating.
underbody very dry & corroded.(Needs wax oyling)!
various engine oil leaks.
various stone chips in windscreen.
various stone chips in windscreen.
n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm,o/s/r tyre worn to 4mm.Legal limit 1.6mm!
rear brake discs corroded.
slight engine oil leaks.
top edge of front number plate starting to delaminate.
engine management light on.
rear tyres worn 4 mm.Legal limit 1.6 mm .
underside of vehicle dry & corroded.(needs wax oyling).
front number plate slightly delaminated.
n/s/f indicator bulb slightly off colour.
n/s/f tyre worn to 4mm.Legal limit 1.6mm.
n/s/r brake binding slightly.
o/s/f indicator lens cracked.
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R580 JPE is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 R580 JPE, 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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R580 JPE is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 November 1997.
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