MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
230,146 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front windscreen has chip in zone A less than 10 mm
both front tyres worn on inner edges
oil leak from engine
slight blowing from centre of exhaust
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front windscreen has chip in zone A less than 10 mm
both front tyres worn on inner edges
oil leak from engine
slight blowing from centre of exhaust
Oil leak
exhaust corroded
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
oil leak
slight corrosin to powersteering pipes
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
rear brake discs worn
smoke from exhaust when reved
uneven wear off side rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
rear brake discs worn
smoke from exhaust when reved
uneven wear off side rear tyre
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front lower wish bones corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front lower wish bones corroded
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front wishbones corroded
noise on hand brake
smoke from exhaust when reved
uneven wear on rear tyres
O/S/R and N/S/R seat belts not tested as child seats fitted
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear number plate delaminated slightly
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
O/S/R and N/S/R seat belts not tested as child seats fitted
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear number plate delaminated slightly
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Underside centre heatshield insecure
Nail in nearside rear tyre
general light corrosion all underbody areas
slight water ingress to rear number plate
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
light corrosion all underbody areas
slight water ingress to rear number plate
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
light corrosion all underbody areas
slight water ingress rear number plate
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
light corrosion all underbody areas & brake pipes
slight water ingress rear number plate
light corrosion all underbody areas & brake pipes
slight water ingress rear number plate
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S507 BTO is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 S507 BTO, 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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S507 BTO is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 1998.
Is S507 BTO safe to buy?
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