MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,251 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
1/ ENGINE OIL LEAK 2/ FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW 3/ O/S + N/S/R SEAT BELTS NOT FULLY TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEATS FITTED
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
1/ ENGINE OIL LEAK 2/ FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW 3/ O/S + N/S/R SEAT BELTS NOT FULLY TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEATS FITTED
1/ REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW 2/ ENGINE OIL LEAK
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front number plate deteriated.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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S631 SEV is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc 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 S631 SEV, 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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How do I check the history of S631 SEV?
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What year was S631 SEV registered?
S631 SEV is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 September 1998.
Is S631 SEV safe to buy?
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