MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,017 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
n/s rear tyre getting low
slight play in rear lower swivels
n/s rear tyre getting low
slight play in rear lower swivels
nearside rear tyre nearing limit
nearside rear tyre getting low
offside front tyre on limit
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre getting low
offside front tyre on limit
nearside front tyre nearing limit
offside front tyre getting low
both upper rear suspension swivels slight movement
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
offside front tyre on the limit
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
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R743 EAR is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 R743 EAR, 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 R743 EAR registered?
R743 EAR is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 February 1998.
Is R743 EAR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R743 EAR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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