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R253 DMY

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,704 mi
Last recorded100,704 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 DMY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 100,704 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

unable to open osr door

Pass 23 Nov 2010 94,237 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 17 Nov 2009 90,872 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 90,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 87,975 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 85,112 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 81,928 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 77,363 miles

both front tyre treads low †air bag warning light on

Fail 4 Nov 2005 77,363 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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R253 DMY is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R253 DMY, 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 R253 DMY registered?

R253 DMY is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R253 DMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R253 DMY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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