MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,954 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear exhaust box corroded
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
offside rear tyre worn slightly uneven
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
offside rear tyre worn slightly uneven
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
n/s/rear tyre outer wall in poor condition
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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S540 LGF is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 S540 LGF, 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 S540 LGF registered?
S540 LGF is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 August 1998.
Is S540 LGF safe to buy?
The MOT history for S540 LGF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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