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R111 PSA

1998 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,478 mi
Last recorded120,478 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 PSA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2012 120,478 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 119,081 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 119,081 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 114,207 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 110,554 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 105,151 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 99,051 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 94,507 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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R111 PSA is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R111 PSA, 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 R111 PSA registered?

R111 PSA is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R111 PSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R111 PSA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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