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R225 GNB

1998 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

232,300 mi
Last recorded232,300 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 GNB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2011 232,300 miles

exhaust hanging on wire straps

Pass 6 Mar 2010 228,992 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 228,992 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 225,772 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 225,764 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 222,884 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 222,884 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 216,640 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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R225 GNB is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R225 GNB, 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 R225 GNB registered?

R225 GNB is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R225 GNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R225 GNB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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