MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,249 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
N/S REAR AND BOTH FRONT TYRES INNER EDGES WORN LOW
O/S REAR TYRE PERISHING
REAR NUMBER PLATE BLEMISHED AND SLIGHTLY LOSE
WIPER BLADES POOR CONDITION
N/S REAR AND BOTH FRONT TYRES INNER EDGES WORN LOW
O/S REAR TYRE PERISHING
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
REAR NUMBER PLATE BLEMISHED AND SLIGHTLY LOSE
WIPER BLADES POOR CONDITION
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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R870 VOT is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R870 VOT, 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 R870 VOT registered?
R870 VOT is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 1997.
Is R870 VOT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R870 VOT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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