MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,474 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
'service theft alarm' message on display at time of test
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak further investigation required to confirm source ()
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (2.4.C.1b)
loud whistling noise when engine revved poss intercooler and/or seal - further investigation required to confirm poss fault
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
'service theft alarm' message on display at time of test
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre nail in shoulder of tread & tyre obviously under-inflated ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT - STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE TYRE ASAP (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT - STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE TYRE ASAP (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak further investigation required to confirm source ()
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (2.4.C.1b)
TYRE SIZE: 215/55R16W
loud whistling noise when engine revved poss intercooler and/or seal - further investigation required to confirm poss fault
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear silencer very rusty
Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear silencer very rusty
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES ARE POOR
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R640 PDP is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R640 PDP, 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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R640 PDP is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 March 1998.
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