MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,616 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ns headlamp image poor.
rear number plate starting to deteriorate.
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
revers lights not working
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
n/s wiper blade splitting at edges
n/s wiper blade splitting at edges
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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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S701 FYG is a 1998 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 45.5%.
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 S701 FYG, 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 S701 FYG registered?
S701 FYG is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 August 1998.
Is S701 FYG safe to buy?
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