MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,002 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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R156 UWB is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R156 UWB, 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 R156 UWB registered?
R156 UWB is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 November 1997.
Is R156 UWB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R156 UWB shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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