MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,405 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
chip and crack in b zone not exceeding 40mm
exhaust corroded
front brake discs worn
numerous areas of corrosion including brake lines and ferrells
numerous marks on windscreen
numerous oil leaks
rear brake discs corroded
rear number plate deterating
Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
chip and crack in b zone not exceeding 40mm
exhaust corroded
front brake discs worn
numerous areas of corrosion including brake lines and ferrells
numerous marks on windscreen
numerous oil leaks
rear brake discs corroded
rear number plate deterating
exhaust corroded
rear brake pads low
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
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R493 DGV is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 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 R493 DGV, 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 R493 DGV registered?
R493 DGV is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 January 1998.
Is R493 DGV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R493 DGV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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