MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,271 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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R816 LGT is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R816 LGT, 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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What year was R816 LGT registered?
R816 LGT is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 July 1998.
Is R816 LGT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R816 LGT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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