MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,644 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
exhaust system deteriorated.
o/s front headlamp lens cracked but does not affect beam patern.
slight condensation in o/s front headlamp.
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust system deteriorated.
o/s front headlamp lens cracked but does not affect beam patern.
slight condensation in o/s front headlamp.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
n/s and o/s rear tyres wearing on edges.
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISE SLIGHT WATER INGRESS N/S/F HEADLAMP ADVISE FRONT NUMBER PLATE WATERMARKED
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R380 DDS is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R380 DDS, 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 R380 DDS registered?
R380 DDS is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 February 1998.
Is R380 DDS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R380 DDS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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