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R12 FCH

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,592 mi
Last recorded102,592 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 FCH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 102,592 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 97,422 miles

discs rusty

Fail 13 Apr 2011 97,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

discs rusty

o/s/rear tyre has age cracks

Pass 1 Feb 2010 84,854 miles

offside rear and nearside rear tyres outer wall slight cracks

offsie rear and nearside rear flexi brake hose pipes ferrule slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2009 82,597 miles

nearside rear longditudinal bush showing signs of deteriorating

Fail 2 Jan 2008 77,689 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 77,689 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 72,018 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres are starting to crack on the side walls.

Pass 4 Jan 2006 66,526 miles

N/S/R Tyre inner edge is wearing unevenly.

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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R12 FCH is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R12 FCH, 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 R12 FCH registered?

R12 FCH is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R12 FCH safe to buy?

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