MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,409 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
rear exhaust corroded
underside of car corroded
rear exhaust corroded
underside of car corroded
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion to under side of car
exhaust deteriorated
front and rear brake discs corroded
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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R457 DNB is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R457 DNB, 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 R457 DNB registered?
R457 DNB is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 March 1998.
Is R457 DNB safe to buy?
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