MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,361 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
O/S/R brake fault developing?
O/S/R metal brake pipe poor
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S/R metal brake pipe poor
Rear brake pipes poor
centre silencer in poor condition
engine oil level low
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
centre silencer in poor condition
engine oil level low
Front wishbone rear bushes split.
Rear stabilizer bar bush lots of movement / worn
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front wishbone rear bushes split.
Rear stabilizer bar bush lots of movement / worn
N/S/F wishbone bushes split
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
N/S/F wishbone bushes split
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Freont brake pads look low
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front wishbone rear bushes need changing
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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R294 AKN is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 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 R294 AKN, 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 R294 AKN registered?
R294 AKN is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 January 1998.
Is R294 AKN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R294 AKN shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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