MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,898 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
front tyres slightly perished
rear silencer rusty
suspension components rusty
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
front tyres slightly perished
rear silencer rusty
suspension components rusty
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s mirror temp repair
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
advise nearside rear brake binding slightly
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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R355 NSO is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
Across all 1997 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 112,690 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 R355 NSO, 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 29 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 R355 NSO registered?
R355 NSO is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R355 NSO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R355 NSO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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