MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,606 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
oil leak o/s rear engine or steering rack aera
rear brake hose ferruls + upper brake pipe starting to corrode
oil leak o/s rear engine or steering rack aera
rear brake hose ferruls + upper brake pipe starting to corrode
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
oil leak
oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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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R839 ABD is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R839 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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How do I check the history of R839 ABD?
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What year was R839 ABD registered?
R839 ABD is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 1997.
Is R839 ABD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R839 ABD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R839 ABD have outstanding finance?
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