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R107 WOA

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,140 mi
Last recorded173,140 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 WOA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2008 173,140 miles

number plates replacement soon

Fail 8 Apr 2008 173,121 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

number plates replacement soon

Pass 23 Dec 2006 162,011 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 158,091 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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R107 WOA is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 112,533 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R107 WOA, 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 28 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 R107 WOA registered?

R107 WOA is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R107 WOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R107 WOA 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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