MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,856 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s front outer side/indicator unit condensed
o/s front outer side light cover cracked
steel brake pipe to rear becoming corroded
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
centre exhaust box heat shield insecure
n/s front outer side/indicator unit condensed
o/s front outer side light cover cracked
steel brake pipe to rear becoming corroded
brake pipes all round becoming corroded
engine oil leaks
exhaust heat shield becoming insecure
front and rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
brake pipes all round becoming corroded
engine oil leaks
exhaust heat shield becoming insecure
front and rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion
discs alround showing surface rust
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear brake pads worn,near limit
rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Centre Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
001 exhaust corroding † †002 rear steel brake pipe corroding † †003 o/s front tyre near/on limit 205/65/15
brake pipe to rear showing some corrsion
exhaust system showing corrsion
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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UIW 9490 is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1997 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 112,690 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 UIW 9490, 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 29 years old, this Saab 9-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was UIW 9490 registered?
UIW 9490 is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is UIW 9490 safe to buy?
The MOT history for UIW 9490 shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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