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R207 CCL

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,464 mi
Last recorded135,464 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR207 CCL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 135,464 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front worn on inner/outer edges

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2017 130,515 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 126,502 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 122,642 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 114,845 miles

nearside rear tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 10 Jun 2013 110,981 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 107,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rear silencer slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2011 101,967 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 98,225 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 98,225 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 94,540 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 94,540 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 91,438 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 May 2007 86,680 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 86,680 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 82,110 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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R207 CCL is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R207 CCL, 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 R207 CCL registered?

R207 CCL is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R207 CCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R207 CCL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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