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R155 CYG

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

107,651 mi
Last recorded107,651 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 CYG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 107,651 miles

rear pads appear to be wearing thin

Fail 31 Jul 2014 107,651 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear pads appear to be wearing thin

Pass 30 May 2013 104,633 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to both front coil springs

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 96,931 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills- inspection limited

Pass 2 Jun 2011 89,061 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 81,027 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 73,771 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 64,885 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 58,224 miles

corrosion to o/s/r and n/s/r flexi ferrules bline

Pass 12 Jun 2006 49,660 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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R155 CYG is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R155 CYG, 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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R155 CYG is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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