MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,139 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
front lower arms,bushes starting to split.
nearside driveshaft inner boot split.
nearside front tyre worn on egdes to 2mm.
nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm.
oil leaks.
wear to brake pads and discs.
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE Auto?
Based on 2,905 MOT tests across 683 vehicles.
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R709 RBV is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 108,290 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R709 RBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9-5 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R709 RBV registered?
R709 RBV is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 16 January 1998.
Is R709 RBV safe to buy?
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