MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,887 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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all tyres between 3 & 4mm tread
bad oil leaks or build up of one
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pedal feels like abs kicking back but no warning lights on
n/s/f fog light smashed
o/s/ door mirror damaged but secure
rattle at o/s/r but unable to find and play etc
weep on power steering pipe
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all tyres between 3 & 4mm tread
bad oil leaks or build up of one
brake pedal feels like abs kicking back but no warning lights on
n/s/f fog light smashed
o/s/ door mirror damaged but secure
rattle at o/s/r but unable to find and play etc
weep on power steering pipe
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Coolant leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
drivers door mirror broken
exhaust heatshield loose
n/s/f abs ring cracked on driveshaft
n/s/f fog light broken
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
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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S571 SWG is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 S571 SWG, 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 S571 SWG registered?
S571 SWG is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 November 1998.
Is S571 SWG safe to buy?
The MOT history for S571 SWG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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