MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,616 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE Auto?
Based on 2,905 MOT tests across 683 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R859 LFH is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R859 LFH, 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 R859 LFH registered?
R859 LFH is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 18 May 1998.
Is R859 LFH safe to buy?
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