MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,620 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
all brake discs pitted and all pads low
all coil springs corroded and rear shock absorbers corroded
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
all brake discs pitted and all pads low
all coil springs corroded and rear shock absorbers corroded
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front number plate slightly damaged
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake has little reserve travel
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R768 FMJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R768 FMJ, 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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R768 FMJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 February 1998.
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