MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,296 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s and o/s rear tyres getting low on tread
o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r tyre bold on inner edge tread pattern
rear exhauset silencer tail pipe corroided away
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r tyre bold on inner edge tread pattern
rear exhaust silencer tail pipe corroided away
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE Auto?
Based on 2,905 MOT tests across 683 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R266 MDG is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 108,290 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Saab 9-5 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R266 MDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9-5 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of R266 MDG?
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What year was R266 MDG registered?
R266 MDG is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 18 March 1998.
Is R266 MDG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R266 MDG shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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