MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,991 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front number plate cracked
Nearside Rear tyre badly scuffed and cracking on the out side side wall
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge
air con rad deteriorating
back box deteriorating
chips in front screen
front and rear springs corrroding
front brake pipes corroding
oil cooler pipes corroded
oil leak on engine
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front number plate cracked
Nearside Rear tyre badly scuffed and cracking on the out side side wall
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge
air con rad deteriorating
back box deteriorating
chips in front screen
front and rear springs corrroding
front brake pipes corroding
oil cooler pipes corroded
oil leak on engine
Gearbox mounting defective
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all coil springs corroding
back box deteriorating
front gear box mount deteriorated
front number plate cracked
n/s/r tyre worn on the inside and out side edge and side wall cracking and scuffed
o/s/f fog lamp loose
o/s/f seat belt starting to fray
oil cooler pipes corroding
oil leak on engine
wipers poor
Gearbox mounting defective
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all coil springs corroding
back box deteriorating
front gear box mount deteriorated
front number plate cracked
n/s/r tyre worn on the inside and out side edge and side wall cracking and scuffed
o/s/f fog lamp loose
o/s/f seat belt starting to fray
oil cooler pipes corroding
oil leak on engine
wipers poor
damage to o/s/r bumper
front and rear indicators starting to show white light
front brake backing plates corroding
front numberplate cracked
n/s/f tyre worn on edges and outer sidewall cracking
n/s/r wishbone bush splitting
o/s/f fog light loose
o/s/f tyre worn on edges
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
oil leak on engine
rear backbox deteriorating
rear pads worn low
rear spring and shockers corroding
rear tyre outer sidewalls cracking
slight corrosion to o/s/f and o/s/r brake pipes
slight play in n/s/r bush
oil on min mark
rear back box deteriorating
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
all coil springs corroding
both rear tyres out of shape on inside edge, n/s/r also under inflated
n/s/f & n/s/r tyre scuffed on outer side wall
o/s/f brake backing plate corroded
oil leak on engine
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
all coil springs corroding
both rear tyres out of shape on inside edge, n/s/r also under inflated
n/s/f & n/s/r tyre scuffed on outer side wall
o/s/f brake backing plate corroded
oil leak on engine
oil on min mark
rear back box deteriorating
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
all tyres cracking on outer sidewalls
front & rear indicators starting to show white light
front coil springs corroded
front number plate cracked
o/s/f fog lamp loose
oil leak on engine
rear coil springs & shock absorbers corroded
rear exhaust back box deterorating
rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner tread
all tyres cracking on outer sidewalls
front & rear indicators starting to show white light
front coil springs corroded
front number plate cracked
o/s/f fog lamp loose
oil leak on engine
rear coil springs & shock absorbers corroded
rear exhaust back box deterorating
rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner tread
all indicators show white light
centre exhaust heatsheild hanging down
corroded front to rear brake pipe
damage to n/s windscreen
exhaust front flexible section blowing slightly
front number plate damaged
n/s/f lower suspension arm bush split
o/s/f fog lamp adrift
o/s/f tyre cracking between treads recommend replacing
rear exhaust outer skin split
rear shock absorber cases and coil springs corroded
rear tyres cracking
slight bulge in o/s/r tyre inner wall
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
all indicators show white light
centre exhaust heatsheild hanging down
corroded front to rear brake pipe
damage to n/s windscreen
exhaust front flexible section blowing slightly
front number plate damaged
n/s/f lower suspension arm bush split
o/s/f fog lamp adrift
o/s/f tyre cracking between treads recommend replacing
rear exhaust outer skin split
rear shock absorber cases and coil springs corroded
rear tyres cracking
slight bulge in o/s/r tyre inner wall
corrosion on front to rear brake pipe
rear shock absorber cases corroded
rear tyres feathered on insides
slight cracking o/s/f tyre
slight judder o/s/f brake
Both front lower suspension arms corroding
Both n/s tyres have kerbing damage
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Very slight brake judder from front wheels
Both front lower suspension arms corroding
Both n/s tyres have kerbing damage
Very slight brake judder from front wheels
cracking to both rear tyres
damage to n/s windscreen
corrosion on front to rear brake pipes
o/s brake pipe slightly corroded
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion on front to rear brake pipes
corrosion on rear brake discs
n/s mirror glass cracked
slight play n/s/r suspension link bush
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S681 RVU is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 S681 RVU, 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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S681 RVU is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.
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