MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,169 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine stabiliser bush deteriated
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front tyres wearing on edges
Oil leak ()
Tyre worn close to the legal limit All tyres (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear tyres cracked
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Rear stabiliser mount (6.1.D.1a)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear tyres starting to perish
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
outer skin of rear silencer breaking down
performance of o/s rear shock-absorber is on limits and attention is advised
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
outer skin of rear silencer breaking down
performance of o/s rear shock-absorber is on limits and attention is advised
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
outer skin of rear silencer corroded and breaking up.
outer skin of rear silencer corroded and breaking up.
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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S871 URJ is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
Across all 1999 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 110,962 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 S871 URJ, 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 27 years old, this Saab 9-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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S871 URJ is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 January 1999.
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