MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,048 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Advise both rear tyres cracked and perishing
Advise both rear tyres wearing out of shape
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advise both rear tyres wearing out of shape
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Advise N/S/R tyre wearing out of shape
Advise rear tyres cracked and perishing
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Advise N/S/R tyre wearing out of shape
Advise rear tyres cracked and perishing
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Centre Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
offside rear subframe mount prescribed area has extensive corrosion, has some metal remaining but requires attention asap
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
o/s wiper split on ends
rear exhaust box very rusty and blowing slightly
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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V98 FTR is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 V98 FTR, 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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V98 FTR is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 October 1999.
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