MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,696 miAbove average mileage for this year
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o/s/f tyre inner sidewall split
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
front number plate discolouring
slight damage to n/s head light glass
front number plate discolouring
slight damage to n/s head light glass
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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R198 DDS is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R198 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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How do I check the history of R198 DDS?
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What year was R198 DDS registered?
R198 DDS is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 January 1998.
Is R198 DDS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R198 DDS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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