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492 FEW

1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,053 mi
Last recorded170,053 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto108,290 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration492 FEW
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE Auto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2008 170,053 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 170,053 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 159,464 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2005 148,674 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE Auto?

Based on 2,905 MOT tests across 683 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
8,861
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 168
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 84
Direction indicator incorrect colour 75
Registration plate lamp not working 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 69
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492 FEW is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 492 FEW, 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 492 FEW registered?

492 FEW is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is 492 FEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 492 FEW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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