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R176 GGN

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,568 mi
Last recorded84,568 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 GGN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 84,568 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake imbalance 23%

Fail 22 Mar 2013 84,568 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake imbalance 23%

Pass 16 Feb 2011 83,146 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 50,797 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

sill covers restricting inspection

Pass 25 Nov 2008 78,310 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 76,556 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 75,232 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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R176 GGN is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R176 GGN, 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 GGN registered?

R176 GGN is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R176 GGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R176 GGN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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