MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,363 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)
central exhaust rusted
Nearside Rear Outer Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement in hub (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Outer Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement in hub (2.4.G.2)
centre exhaust section rusty
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Outer Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement in hub (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Outer Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement in hub (2.4.G.2)
centre exhaust section rusty
centre exhaust section rusty
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nail in n/s/f tyre
nail and cut in n/s/f tyre tread
slight play in o/s/f roll bar link
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front & rear brake pads wearing low.
front tyres wearing low at edges
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s rear tyre wearing low
rear of exhaust getting rusty
n/s rear tyre wearing low
rear of exhaust getting rusty
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both fronts getting low
n/s rear tyre getting low
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front washer jet weak
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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R514 KGJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
Across all 1998 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 112,533 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 R514 KGJ, 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 28 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 R514 KGJ registered?
R514 KGJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 February 1998.
Is R514 KGJ safe to buy?
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