MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,892 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
both rear top bushes have slight play
rear centre brake pipe slightly corroded
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
both no.plate lamps dim but working
small chip on windscreen in zone (a) not exceeding 10mm
n/s headlight cracked ;n/s rear disc corroeding
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R253 MNK is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 R253 MNK, 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 R253 MNK registered?
R253 MNK is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 May 1998.
Is R253 MNK safe to buy?
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