MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,727 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
front subframe mounting bushes are weak, near side front tyre is bald on the edge, rear exhaust box is corroded, rear antiroll bar mounting bushes are worn
screen is chipped and cracked, engine management light is on, near side blade is torn, engine is leaking oil, off side front wishbone rear bush is split, front antiroll bar off side link is worn
crack in screen, front number plate is starting to discolour, oil leak from engine, near side rear tyre is on the limit, exhaust rear silencer is corroded, play in near side rear suspension bottom rose bush
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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R201 YLK is a 1998 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 83.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R201 YLK, 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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What year was R201 YLK registered?
R201 YLK is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 April 1998.
Is R201 YLK safe to buy?
The MOT history for R201 YLK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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