MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,252 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
n/s rear tyre wall perished
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
osf tyre inner wall signs of runflat damage
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
osf tyre inner wall signs of runflat damage
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
advise adjust handbrake
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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R287 MFX is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 R287 MFX, 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 MFX registered?
R287 MFX is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 February 1998.
Is R287 MFX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R287 MFX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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