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R244 MNK

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,324 mi
Last recorded99,324 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR244 MNK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2010 99,324 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 92,079 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 84,646 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 74,228 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 65,683 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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R244 MNK is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R244 MNK, 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 R244 MNK registered?

R244 MNK is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R244 MNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R244 MNK shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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