MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,266 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust - all sections and joints - corroded
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Slight corrosion to all underside components
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust - all sections and joints - corroded
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Slight corrosion to all underside components
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S659 WAN is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 S659 WAN, 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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S659 WAN is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 November 1998.
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