MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,179 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both o/s/f tyre tread edges bald.
o/s mirrir glass cracked.
slight play in n/s/r upper suspension arm.
Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
both o/s/f tyre tread edges bald.
o/s mirrir glass cracked.
slight play in n/s/r upper suspension arm.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
O/S/F AIM NOT CHECK
n/s/f o/s/f tyres low
tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
O/S/F AIM NOT CHECK
n/s/f o/s/f tyres low
tyres wearing on edges
Coolant leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
advise handbrake adjustment
both front tyres low tread advise
crack in nearside front indicator lense
cuts to nearside rear tyre tread
front,rear number plates starting to delaminate
nearside door surround damaged,missing
nearside rear tyre inside tyre wear,signs of run flat damage
rear brake discs rusty,lipped
rear exhaust rubber missing system still supported
surface corrosion offside rear metal brake pipes
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)
Coolant leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
advise handbrake adjustment
both front tyres low tread advise
crack in nearside front indicator lense
cuts to nearside rear tyre tread
front,rear number plates starting to delaminate
nearside door surround damaged,missing
nearside rear tyre inside tyre wear,signs of run flat damage
rear brake discs rusty,lipped
rear exhaust rubber missing system still supported
surface corrosion offside rear metal brake pipes
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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S386 AAN is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc 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 S386 AAN, 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 S386 AAN registered?
S386 AAN is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 August 1998.
Is S386 AAN safe to buy?
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