MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,764 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED
FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE LIGHLTY PITTED
FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
N/S AND O/S FLOOR TO CHASSIS SEEMS ARE CORRODED
N/S DOOR MIRROR SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
N/S/R AND O/S/R SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES ARE WORN SLIGHT PLAY
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
O/S/F SIDE LIGHT DULL
O/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY
O/S/R FLOOR IS CORRODED
O/S/R INDICATOR LAMP DAMAGED REPAIRED WITH TAPE
OIL LEAKS AND POWER STEERING HOSE IS WET WITH OIL
OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE PITTED BUT PASSED BRAKE TEST OK
REAR HAND BRAKE CABLE SPRINGS ARE BROKEN
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
O/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY
O/S/R FLOOR IS CORRODED
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED
FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE LIGHLTY PITTED
FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
N/S AND O/S FLOOR TO CHASSIS SEEMS ARE CORRODED
N/S DOOR MIRROR SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
N/S/R AND O/S/R SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES ARE WORN SLIGHT PLAY
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S/F SIDE LIGHT DULL
O/S/R INDICATOR LAMP DAMAGED REPAIRED WITH TAPE
OIL LEAKS AND POWER STEERING HOSE IS WET WITH OIL
OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE PITTED BUT PASSED BRAKE TEST OK
REAR HAND BRAKE CABLE SPRINGS ARE BROKEN
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
crack on windscreen o/s
n/s/r handbrake getting low on porformance
some brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T378 SDT is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 T378 SDT, 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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T378 SDT is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 May 1999.
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