MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,597 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise o/s/r under side rusting
advsie o/s/r brake pipes rusting
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
fuel pipes corroded
oil leak
fuel pipes corroded
oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE Auto?
Based on 2,905 MOT tests across 683 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R838 EWV is a 1997 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1997 Saab 9-5 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 131,683 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R838 EWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9-5 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R838 EWV registered?
R838 EWV is a 1997 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 26 September 1997.
Is R838 EWV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R838 EWV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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