MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,294 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both rear flashers faded
off side door mirror backing missing.
slight movement at rear suspension bushes.
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
off side door mirror backing missing.
slight movement at rear suspension bushes.
new rear brake pads fitted, discs removed & deglazed , ridges removed, handbrake shoes cleaned & adjusted
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
os door mirror incomplete, sharp edges showing.
Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
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R166 EFB is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R166 EFB, 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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R166 EFB is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 November 1997.
Is R166 EFB safe to buy?
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