MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,743 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall.
offside rear indicator bulb going white.
offside wing mirror damaged
rear brake pipe rusty
offside front tyre just legal. needs replacing asap. bald on inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre just legal
rear brake pads low
wipers smeary
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R837 ABD is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R837 ABD, 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 R837 ABD registered?
R837 ABD is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R837 ABD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R837 ABD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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