MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,952 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion setting in chassis, unable to inspect outer sills, kit fitted
front number plate slightly damaged
headlamps faded/dirty
noise o/s/r brake, advise investigation
wipers slightly worn
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
slight blow on exhaust
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s/r upper suspension bush worn.
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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R259 FRW is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 R259 FRW, 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 R259 FRW registered?
R259 FRW is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 July 1998.
Is R259 FRW safe to buy?
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