MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
248,046 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all brake pipes slightly corroded
both rear tyres out of shape
engine oil leak
front brake discs getting close to limit
offside wing mirror outer casing missing
driver seatbelt slightly frayed
oil leak
slight play in rear trailing arm bushes
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
driver seatbelt slightly frayed
oil leak
slight play in rear trailing arm bushes
both front shocker worn
both rear anti roll bar bushes have slight play
both rear springs corroded
brake pedal creeps down
engine oil leak
front pads wearing low
front to rear brake pipes greased
nearside rear trailing arm front bush worn
offside front seat belt slightly frayed
Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
both front shocker worn
both rear anti roll bar bushes have slight play
both rear springs corroded
brake pedal creeps down
engine oil leak
front pads wearing low
front to rear brake pipes greased
nearside rear trailing arm front bush worn
offside front seat belt slightly frayed
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
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R340 ACH is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R340 ACH, 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 R340 ACH registered?
R340 ACH is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 June 1998.
Is R340 ACH safe to buy?
The MOT history for R340 ACH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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