MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,138 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
slight wear on front nearside tyre outer edge
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight damage to rear n/s lens
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight damage to rear n/s lens
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
light corrosion on rear brake hose ends
slight buckle in rear offside wheel
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
light corrosion on rear brake hose ends
slight buckle in rear offside wheel
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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S280 SCF is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1999 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 110,962 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 S280 SCF, 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 27 years old, this Saab 9-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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S280 SCF is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 January 1999.
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