MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,014 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE?
Based on 2,625 MOT tests across 601 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R494 DGV is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1998 Saab 9-5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 125,279 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R494 DGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9-5 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R494 DGV registered?
R494 DGV is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 15 January 1998.
Is R494 DGV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R494 DGV shows 6 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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