MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,836 miAbove average mileage for this year
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both front coil springs rusty
handbrake lever on limit
rear exhaust rusty
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both front coil springs rusty
handbrake lever on limit
rear exhaust rusty
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front and rear brake pads wearing low
oil leaks
plastic outer sill trims fitted
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
front and rear brake pads wearing low
oil leaks
plastic outer sill trims fitted
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
N/S DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED
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R511 JGJ is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R511 JGJ, 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 R511 JGJ registered?
R511 JGJ is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 September 1997.
Is R511 JGJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R511 JGJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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