MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,438 miAbove average mileage for this year
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front brake discs in very poor condition
o/s/f tyre worn to legal limit at time of test
rear exhaust box in poor condition
skirts fitted unable to inspect sills properly
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front discs in very poor condition
o/s/f tyre worn to legal limit at time of test
rear exhaust box poor condition
skirts fitted unable to inspect sills properly
rear exhaust box in poor condition
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Small cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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R714 WJW is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R714 WJW, 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 R714 WJW registered?
R714 WJW is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 September 1997.
Is R714 WJW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R714 WJW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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