MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,448 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front subframe bushes (nearside rear & offside upper) have play that is almost excessive!!
rear exhaust deteriorated
rear trailing arm ,front bushes deteriorated,play becoming excessive,will probably require attention soon!
slight play lower steering column,may go when subframe bushes replaced
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front subframe bushes (nearside rear & offside upper) have play that is almost excessive!!
rear exhaust deteriorated
rear trailing arm ,front bushes deteriorated,play becoming excessive,will probably require attention soon!
slight play lower steering column,may go when subframe bushes replaced
Advise,hand brake travle quite high
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advise,hand brake travle quite high
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly 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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R951 FGC is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R951 FGC, 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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R951 FGC is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 October 1997.
Is R951 FGC safe to buy?
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