MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,208 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in front tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Nail in front tyre
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
nearside rear longarm bush starting to split †
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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R612 SKX is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 R612 SKX, 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 R612 SKX registered?
R612 SKX is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 November 1997.
Is R612 SKX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R612 SKX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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