MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,731 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake relay lever locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
non obligatory mirror damaged
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
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S970 GWW is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 S970 GWW, 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 S970 GWW registered?
S970 GWW is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 November 1998.
Is S970 GWW safe to buy?
The MOT history for S970 GWW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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