MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,486 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
sill covers fitted
plastic sill covers fitted
slight corrosion to front & rear brake discs
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
plastic sill covers fitted
slight corrosion to front & rear brake discs
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
marks to windscreen
plastic sill covers fitted
slight corrosion to front & rear brake discs
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front suspension components rusty
long handbrake travel
plastic sill covers fitted
rear exhaust system very corroded
rear number plate starting to de-laminate
rear suspension components rusty
slight corrosion to front & rear brake discs
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front suspension components rusty
long handbrake travel
plastic sill covers fitted
rear exhaust system very corroded
rear number plate starting to de-laminate
rear suspension components rusty
slight corrosion to front & rear brake discs
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
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)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
O/S park brake squealing.
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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S546 RCV is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 S546 RCV, 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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What year was S546 RCV registered?
S546 RCV is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 January 1999.
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