MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,611 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
NEAR SIDE WING MIRROR CRACKED
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
REAR SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED
REAR SUBFRAME SPRINGS SHOCKS CORRODED HEAVELY
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
NEAR SIDE WING MIRROR CRACKED
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
REAR SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED
REAR SUBFRAME SPRINGS SHOCKS CORRODED HEAVELY
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s wiper blade wearing, front registration plate fading.
front brake dic wear on limit , front registration plate fading
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R223 YKK is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R223 YKK, 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 R223 YKK registered?
R223 YKK is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R223 YKK safe to buy?
The MOT history for R223 YKK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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