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R177 TKX

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,881 mi
Last recorded116,881 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR177 TKX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2009 116,881 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 116,881 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 108,256 miles

offside rear tyre inner and outer edges wearing low

Pass 26 Mar 2007 105,974 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 103,302 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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R177 TKX is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc 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 R177 TKX, 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 R177 TKX registered?

R177 TKX is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 April 1998.

Is R177 TKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R177 TKX 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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