MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,991 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
cracks in windscreen
n/s/f tyre worn smooth on outer edge +outer wall damage †front indicators faded †play in both rear wheel bearings †rear discs corroded †rear silencer corroded
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R287 KFV is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R287 KFV, 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 R287 KFV registered?
R287 KFV is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 January 1998.
Is R287 KFV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R287 KFV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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