MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,247 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear suspension arm bushes have slight wear
n/s rear door lock faulty
oil leak noted turbo area
rear fog lamp fault noted
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
n/s front mirror glass cracked image is affected
stone chip present in zone A damage is contained in 10mm circle
minimum reserve travel left on handbrake
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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R23 MCW is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 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 R23 MCW, 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 R23 MCW registered?
R23 MCW is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 1997.
Is R23 MCW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R23 MCW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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