MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,667 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
rear exhaust box bracket broken.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
rear exhaust box bracket broken.
engine management light ON.
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine Management warning light on
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Engine Management warning light on
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R462 SJB is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 R462 SJB, 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 R462 SJB registered?
R462 SJB is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 December 1997.
Is R462 SJB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R462 SJB shows 15 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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