MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,852 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
front and rear no plates in poor condition
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
front and rear no plates in poor condition
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Auto?
Based on 795 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.
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R499 JMW is a 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto in Green 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 R499 JMW, 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 R499 JMW registered?
R499 JMW is a 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto, first registered on 17 January 1998.
Is R499 JMW safe to buy?
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