MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,742 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front number plate damaged
gearbox light on dash
stone chip in windscreen
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
engine oil leak,starting to contaiminate lower wishbone rubber bushes,no movement in them when inspected
front number plate is cracked, still legible and secure at time of test
front tyres are wearing unevenly, more so on the inner edges indicating the tracking to be out
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front number plate is cracked, still legible, and secure at time of test
front tyres are wearing unevenly, more so on the inner edges indicating the tracking to be out
o/s/r tyre has a screw in the tread
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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R53 YUD is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R53 YUD, 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 R53 YUD registered?
R53 YUD is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 January 1998.
Is R53 YUD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R53 YUD shows 6 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.
Does R53 YUD have outstanding finance?
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