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R145 TKX

1998 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,872 mi
Last recorded172,872 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR145 TKX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2009 172,872 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

REAR TYRE OFFSIDE STARTING TO PERISH!

SUSPENSION SHOCKS SOFT ALL ROUND MAY NEED NEW NEXT YEAR

Pass 27 Dec 2008 162,569 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Dec 2008 162,569 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2007 153,732 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 147,667 miles

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 144,357 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 144,357 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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R145 TKX is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R145 TKX, 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 R145 TKX registered?

R145 TKX is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R145 TKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R145 TKX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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