Excessive Mildew Exterior of Plenum - 6 Year Old House

I am in process of buying this 6 year old house in Houston ( Currently in Option Period), and had the house inspected this weekend. Found Excessive Mildew Exterior of Plenum on and some mildew at register in study room. I think owners has not performed maintenance for many years. What do you folks thinks will be the extent and severity of issues to cause potential health issues to small kids in house. Is asking sellers to repair/Clean HVAC the way to go, or shall i just back out. I have read in some internet posting HVAC system will develop mildew no matter what.

Thanks
Ajay

Mold needs water. HVAC makes water. Huston, Tx has lots of water in the air.

Just clean it up…

A/C parts operate at 40F. Air Leaks are around 50’s. Very easy to make water with your air and those temps.

Look for mold in other parts of the house (kitchen/bath) to go with the HVAC mold. That’s when you have problems.