MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,390 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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All shock abbsorbers are soft.
Brake fluid is badly discoloured.
Engine is noisy.
Engine oil leaks.
Play ( not excessive) in both nearside and offside rear suspension upper hub carrier joints.
STRONG ADVISE: Suspect fluid leak from brake master cylinder seal to servo. Servo wet but no pedal creep and no dripping fluid.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
All shock abbsorbers are soft.
Brake fluid is badly discoloured.
Engine is noisy.
Engine oil leaks.
Long travel on parking brake lever.
Play ( not excessive) in both nearside and offside rear suspension upper hub carrier joints.
STRONG ADVISE: Suspect fluid leak from brake master cylinder seal to servo. Servo wet but no pedal creep and no dripping fluid.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s mirror missing,cut in n/s /front tread, n/s/f pressure low. heavy dirt build up on underside
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s mirror missing,cut in n/s /front tread, n/s/f pressure low. heavy dirt build up on underside
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
long hand brake lever travel.....
n/s headlamp top fixing missing.....
play at n/s & o/s/r wheels .....
possible fault with wipers , washers indicators , & electric windows....
rear brake discs corroding.....
rear exhaust corroding.....
long hand brake lever travel.....
n/s headlamp top fixing missing.....
play at n/s & o/s/r wheels .....
possible fault with wipers , washers indicators , & electric windows....
rear brake discs corroding.....
rear exhaust corroding.....
brake fluid dirty , advise system flush.....
long hand brake lever travel...
o/s/f indicator faded.....
o/s/r inner wheel rim distorted.....
oil leaks.....
play in o/s/r hub lower suspension bushes....
wipers smear & splitting , advise replacement blades.....
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake fluid dirty , advise system flush.....
long hand brake lever travel...
o/s/f indicator faded.....
o/s/r inner wheel rim distorted.....
oil leaks.....
play in o/s/r hub lower suspension bushes....
wipers smear & splitting , advise replacement blades.....
both rear indicators fading....
long hand brake lever travel...
n/s/r tyre tread close to limit , o/s/r on limit..
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
advise parking brake shoe inspection....
front brake discs lipped...
o/s/f & both rear indicators fading...
o/s/r tyre tread close to limit...
wet test...
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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S838 NGN is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 S838 NGN, 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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S838 NGN is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 1998.
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