MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,237 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside and shocker absorbers corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH REAR HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVY CORROSION TO BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NS REAR CHASSIS AT CROSS MEMBER MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH REAR HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVY CORROSION TO BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED
BOTH FRONT TYRES DEVOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGES
REAR COIL SPRINGS AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED
SLIGHT PLAY TO NSR SUSPENSION
Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR AND BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (x2) (8.3.1d)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (6.3.1d)
Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH REAR OS & NS PIPES TO BRAKE HOSES (3.6.B.2c)
BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED
BOTH FRONT TYRES DEVOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGES
REAR COIL SPRINGS AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED
SLIGHT PLAY TO NSR SUSPENSION
Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR AND BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (x2) (8.3.1d)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (6.3.1d)
BAD OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE
BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS HEAVILY CORRODED
BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS AND COIL SPRINGS CORRODED
OS & NS REAR BRAKE PIPES TO HOSES CORRODED
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (6.3.1d)
BOTH NFRONT LOWER ARMS CORRODED .
BOTH NUMBER PLATES IN POOR CONDITION .
BOTH REAR INNER BRAKE PIPES CORRDED BY REAR HOSE .
EXHAUST TAIL PIPE MISSING .
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
OIL LEAKS FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE .
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
bad oil leak from engine osf
both front lower arms corroded
front no plate deterioated
rear coil springs corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
bad oil leak from engine osf
both front lower arms corroded
front no plate deterioated
rear coil springs corroded
Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
n/s/r tyre tread slightly distorted
***SEVERE ENGINE OIL LEAK WITH STRONG FUMES INSIDE CAR***
bad front brake judder + imbalance
front number plate in poor condition
indicator stalk loose
o/s/f suspension arm rear bush de-bonding
slight play in n/s/r vertical suspension bushes
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside wiper split on ends
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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R663 YRV is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 R663 YRV, 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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R663 YRV is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 June 1998.
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