MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,889 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front tyres worn outer edge
front discs lipped and rusty
near side front inner c.v boot split
slight play off side rear wheel bearing
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
both front discs lipped and rusty
nearside front inner c/v boot split
rear exhaust box rusty
slight play offside rear wheel bearing
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
engine oil leack
front discs rusty
rear exhaust box very rusty
slight play near side front anti roll bar link
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Auto?
Based on 795 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R494 SJB is a 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 109,593 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R494 SJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9-5 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-5 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R494 SJB registered?
R494 SJB is a 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto, first registered on 16 January 1998.
Is R494 SJB safe to buy?
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