MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,397 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front discs corroded
REAR SPRINGS CORRODED
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
REAR SPRINGS CORRODED
FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED
FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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R770 FMJ is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 R770 FMJ, 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 R770 FMJ registered?
R770 FMJ is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 November 1997.
Is R770 FMJ safe to buy?
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