MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,234 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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brake pipes covered in grease.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
o/s/rear tyre has slight brake up , no ply or cord exposed.
corrosion on main brake pipes.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE?
Based on 2,625 MOT tests across 601 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R974 FAE is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1998 Saab 9-5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 125,279 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Saab 9-5 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R974 FAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9-5 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of R974 FAE?
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What year was R974 FAE registered?
R974 FAE is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 13 March 1998.
Is R974 FAE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R974 FAE shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R974 FAE have outstanding finance?
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