MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,480 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust box deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust box deteriorated
Oil leak ()
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak ()
front brake discs lipped
Offside and nearside front tyres worn close to legal limit and are wearing on the inner edges
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside and nearside front tyres worn close to legal limit and are wearing on the inner edges
front tyres are wearing on the edges. will need replacing soon.
rear brake pads are low.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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S297 KGN is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
Across all 1999 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 110,962 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 S297 KGN, 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 27 years old, this Saab 9-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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S297 KGN is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is S297 KGN safe to buy?
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