MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,580 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Damage to nearside wing and bumper
Nearsiderear wheel trim missing
OPffside inner tail light not working
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear No plate separating
Slight play in steering rack nearside
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Centre Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Damage to nearside wing and bumper
Nearsiderear wheel trim missing
OPffside inner tail light not working
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear No plate separating
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R771 MOU is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R771 MOU, 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 R771 MOU registered?
R771 MOU is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R771 MOU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R771 MOU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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