MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,809 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
underside of vehicle has surface rust to all areas
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
underside of vehicle has surface rust to all areas
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished and slightly cracking (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer sidewall also perished (4.1.E.1)
Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides forward bushes (2.4.G.2)
Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides hub mount bushes (2.4.G.2)
Valve stem slightly damaged All perished (4.1.D.1e)
rear gear box stabiliser bush worn
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
exhaust system corroded
front brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
exhaust system corroded
front brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front brake discs corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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S74 SCL is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S74 SCL, 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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S74 SCL is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 August 1998.
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