MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,121 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front both brake hose ferrules corroded
Lower gearbox rubber sway mount becoming deteriorated
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside mirror glass damaged
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear tyre becoming worn
Rear both brake hose ferrules corroded
Rear both brake pipes corroded
bonnet struts weak
horn becoming faulty
various oil leaks
various suspension components corroded
vehicle corroded
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside floor pan corroded
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
under side of vehicle under sealed in places
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside floor pan corroded
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
under side of vehicle under sealed in places
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust system corroded
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
General underbody corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
under side of vehicle under sealed in places
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Slight under body corrosion
under side of vehicle under sealed in places
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear number plate light dim
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear silencer corroded
slight oil leak from engine
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt hub bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt hub bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear both number plate lamps dim
oil leak
Corrosion to exhaust system
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pitting to rear brake disc's
Slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes
Slight cracks and ageing to nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
n/s/r tyre starting to perish on inner and outer walls
sill covers fitted
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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R83 HUH is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 R83 HUH, 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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R83 HUH is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 April 1998.
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