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A6 ATR

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

149,828 mi
Last recorded149,828 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 ATR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 149,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 149,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 147,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear disc backing plate corroded and breaking bits off

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2019 147,809 miles

Emissions not tested due to oil dripping on exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure both mounting on rear box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear disc backing plate corroded and breaking bits off

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2018 145,747 miles

Nearside Rear Inner side light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 145,747 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner side light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 144,319 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 143,234 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 143,234 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 141,767 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 134,165 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 131,472 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight corrosion to centre brake pipes.

Slight corrosion to rear suspension components.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 117,462 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 103,733 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side front wiper torn

Fail 4 Sep 2011 103,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

high brake imbalance on rear axle

near side front wiper torn

Pass 6 Sep 2010 89,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 74,677 miles

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 19 Jun 2008 66,438 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 66,438 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 65,325 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 63,420 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 63,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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A6 ATR is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 A6 ATR, 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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A6 ATR is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 October 1998.

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