MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,112 miAbove average mileage for this year
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brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Out Of Shape
Offside Rear Tyre Has Slight Cuts In Sidewall
Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Out Of Shape
Offside Rear Tyre Has Slight Cuts In Sidewall
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both rear upper rose joints have slight play in them.
Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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W498 RNC is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 2000 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 107,425 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 W498 RNC, 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 26 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 W498 RNC registered?
W498 RNC is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 June 2000.
Is W498 RNC safe to buy?
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