MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,636 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust flexi joint in poor condition
off side front anti-roll bars bush poor condition
oil leak from engine
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust flexi joint in poor condition
off side front anti-roll bars bush poor condition
oil leak from engine
n/s inner cv boot slight leak
n/s/r front to rear brake pipe very corroded
rear tyres low on inner edges
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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R522 CNV is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R522 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 R522 CNV registered?
R522 CNV is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 1997.
Is R522 CNV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R522 CNV shows 3 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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