MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,538 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front tyres are bald on the inner edges , but are raised tred type tyres (unable to fail them ) recommend replace and have tracking checked / reset
chips on screen
front brake balance poor
full beam warning light inop
long travel on the hand brake
oil leak on the rear of the engine
rear silencer in poor condition
some rust on the front to rear and rear brake pipes
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
full beam warning light inop
long travel on the hand brake
both front tyres are bald on the inner edges , but are raised tred type tyres (unable to fail them ) recommend replace and have tracking checked / reset
chips on screen
front brake balance poor
oil leak on the rear of the engine
rear silencer in poor condition
some rust on the front to rear and rear brake pipes
chips on screen
engine smoking very badly when cold
long travel on the hand brake
main beam warning light is not working
n/s/r tyre is worn low
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
chips on screen
engine smoking very badly when cold
long travel on the hand brake
main beam warning light is not working
n/s/r tyre is worn low
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
205/ 65/ 15
chips on the windscreen
long travel on the hand brake
tracking may need adjustment as both front tyres are worn out on the inner edge
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S361 CGJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 S361 CGJ, 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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S361 CGJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 August 1998.
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