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R176 CMA

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,008 mi
Last recorded146,008 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 CMA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2010 146,008 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 139,976 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 139,976 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2008 130,402 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 130,402 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2007 121,470 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 104,666 miles

gearbox stabilizer bush worn

o/s front lower suspension front inner bush contaminated with oil

o/s/f & n/s/f lower suspension wishbone rear inner bushes starting to split

oil leak from engine area

rear silencer starting to deteriorate

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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R176 CMA is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc 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 R176 CMA, 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 R176 CMA registered?

R176 CMA is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R176 CMA safe to buy?

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