MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,065 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
brake pipes corroded
front brake discs corroded
suspension bushes perished and worn
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
brake pipes corroded
front brake discs corroded
suspension bushes perished and worn
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both OSR+NSR Heavily cracking/perished No separation at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both OSR+NSR Heavily cracking/perished No separation at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Hazard warning switch inoperative MISSING (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible incorrect bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible incorrect bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Hazard warning tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Front Gearbox mounting defective ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and cracked (6.3.1d)
Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front brake pipe to flexi hose rusting
Offside Front wiper blade just in spec
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
exhaust rusting no blows
rear pads low
surface rust on suspension parts front and rear
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)
Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and cracked (6.3.1d)
Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front brake pipe to flexi hose rusting
Offside Front wiper blade just in spec
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
exhaust rusting no blows
rear pads low
surface rust on suspension parts front and rear
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/f tyre worn on sidewall.
slight oil leaks from engine/gearbox area.
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
plastic sill covers fitted.
sidewall worn n/s/f tyre.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
plastic sill covers fitted.
sidewall worn n/s/f tyre.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
light oil leak from engine
side wall worn n/s/f tyre
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
light oil leaks engine & gearbox
front no plate cracked. rear no plate starting to discolour.
rear no plate starting to deteareate/ slight oil leak from engine/plastic sill covers fitted
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front no plate cracked/rear no plate starting to deteareate/steering colom under tray fitted
front no plate cracked/rear no plate starting to deteareate/steering colom under tray fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front no plate cracked .rear no plate discoloured.4 wheel trims fitted. side skirts fitted
front no plate cracked .rear no plate discoloured.4 wheel trims fitted. side skirts fitted
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S982 SAT is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 S982 SAT, 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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S982 SAT is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.
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