MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,108 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
nearside rear brake disk worn
offside rear brake disk corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front brake disks worn
nearside rear brake disk worn
offside rear brake disk corroded
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear exhaust corroded
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
rear exhaust corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front number plate stained.
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S57 KCF is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1998 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 112,533 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 S57 KCF, 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 28 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 S57 KCF registered?
S57 KCF is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 August 1998.
Is S57 KCF safe to buy?
The MOT history for S57 KCF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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