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R144 FAD

1998 Saab 9-5

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,936 mi
Last recorded112,936 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 FAD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2010 112,936 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 112,936 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 106,637 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 103,696 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 103,693 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 97,952 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 97,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 91,818 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 86,600 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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R144 FAD is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R144 FAD, 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 R144 FAD registered?

R144 FAD is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R144 FAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R144 FAD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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