MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,073 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear has screw in tread
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear has screw in tread
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
oil leak
slight cut to nearside rear tyre inner sidewall
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
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R896 ADC is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R896 ADC, 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 R896 ADC registered?
R896 ADC is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R896 ADC safe to buy?
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