MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,739 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure
DRIVERS WIPER AND FRONT C.V BOOTS DETERIORATING ALSO O.S.F INNER BOOT LEAKING,
Battery insecure
DRIVERS WIPER AND FRONT C.V BOOTS DETERIORATING ALSO O.S.F INNER BOOT LEAKING,
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Battery insecure
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Battery insecure
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust boxes rusty
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R521 CNV is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R521 CNV, 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 R521 CNV registered?
R521 CNV is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 1997.
Is R521 CNV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R521 CNV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R521 CNV have outstanding finance?
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