MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,970 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper and lower (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring (3.4.2)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper and lower (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper and lower (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring (3.4.2)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper and lower (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper and lower (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake efficiency only just met. The braking system may require adjustment or repair
Service brake efficiency only just met. The braking system may require adjustment or repair
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Exhaust leak causing false emission reading (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure return spring broken (3.5.1l)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper and lower (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake efficiency only just met. The braking system may require adjustment or repair
Service brake efficiency only just met. The braking system may require adjustment or repair
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake sticking slightly
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Handbrake travel close to reserve
Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
advise o/s/f and n/s/f tyres low on edges 215/55/16 †advise exhaust back box corroded and blowing slighty †advise engine warning light on
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T164 MHN is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 T164 MHN, 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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T164 MHN is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 May 1999.
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