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R263 RCU

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,615 mi
Last recorded68,615 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR263 RCU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2009 68,615 miles

Windscreen damage on limit

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 68,615 miles

Windscreen damage on limit

Pass 18 Jun 2008 64,953 miles

1 Power steering pipe wet with oil?

N/S/F side light was out? Moniter

Tracking and tyre pressure type faults.

Fail 10 Jun 2008 64,942 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

1 Power steering pipe wet with oil?

N/S/F side light was out? Moniter

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tracking and tyre pressure type faults.

N/S/R tyre showing signs of breaking up / CHANGE NOW

Pass 19 Jun 2007 59,488 miles

3 tyres need changing/

Fail 18 Jun 2007 59,482 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

n.s.r. tyre on limit outter edge †both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Jun 2006 55,481 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 55,481 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering hose wet †Nail in O/S/F tyre

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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R263 RCU is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R263 RCU, 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 R263 RCU registered?

R263 RCU is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R263 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R263 RCU shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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