MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,532 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake discs worn
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
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R496 NGM is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 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 R496 NGM, 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 R496 NGM registered?
R496 NGM is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 1997.
Is R496 NGM safe to buy?
The MOT history for R496 NGM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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