MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,307 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
offside front tyre worn close to legal limit on inside edge
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear tyres worn on edges
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Auto?
Based on 795 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R501 SJB is a 1997 Saab 9-5 Auto in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 Saab 9-5 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 117,766 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 R501 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 29 years old, this Saab 9-5 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of R501 SJB?
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What year was R501 SJB registered?
R501 SJB is a 1997 Saab 9-5 Auto, first registered on 31 October 1997.
Is R501 SJB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R501 SJB 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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