MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,953 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
handbrake travel high
exhaust back box in poor condition,both rear springs and o/s/f spring corroded,o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
bumper insecure
handbrake travel high,offside front window will not open,offside front door stiff to open and close.
nail in tyre
oil leak
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
bumper insecure
handbrake travel high,offside front window will not open,offside front door stiff to open and close.
nail in tyre
oil leak
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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R52 ETU is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 R52 ETU, 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 R52 ETU registered?
R52 ETU is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 March 1998.
Is R52 ETU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R52 ETU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R52 ETU have outstanding finance?
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