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R115 UFJ

1998 Saab 9-5

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,118 mi
Last recorded96,118 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 UFJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2012 96,118 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 91,786 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 89,864 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 83,063 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 75,427 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 67,298 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 59,602 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 55,101 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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R115 UFJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R115 UFJ, 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 R115 UFJ registered?

R115 UFJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R115 UFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R115 UFJ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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