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R170 WRN

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,574 mi
Last recorded86,574 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR170 WRN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2010 86,574 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2010 86,574 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2009 81,544 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 77,272 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 73,555 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

engine oil leak at offside front area

offside wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Sep 2006 66,690 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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R170 WRN is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R170 WRN, 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 R170 WRN registered?

R170 WRN is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R170 WRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R170 WRN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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