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R168 DDS

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,447 mi
Last recorded85,447 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 DDS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2009 85,447 miles

drivers seat belt frayed

eng eml lamp on

eng oil leak

o/s/f washer aim high

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2008 80,984 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 76,155 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 76,119 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 71,965 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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R168 DDS is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R168 DDS, 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 R168 DDS registered?

R168 DDS is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 January 1998.

Is R168 DDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R168 DDS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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