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R161 GWY

1998 Saab 9-5 Auto

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,611 mi
Last recorded133,611 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2006
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto109,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 GWY
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Auto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2006 133,611 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 133,611 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak from lower section of engine.

Pass 17 Oct 2005 127,806 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Auto?

Based on 795 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
5,825
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Direction indicator incorrect colour 20
Registration plate lamp not working 17
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17
position lamp(s) not working 16
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R161 GWY is a 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 109,593 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R161 GWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-5 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R161 GWY registered?

R161 GWY is a 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R161 GWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R161 GWY shows 3 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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