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R265 PCF

1998 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,062 mi
Last recorded83,062 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR265 PCF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2009 83,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 83,062 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 71,489 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 59,814 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Aug 2006 46,627 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 46,627 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 38,691 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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R265 PCF is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R265 PCF, 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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How do I check the history of R265 PCF?

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What year was R265 PCF registered?

R265 PCF is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 April 1998.

Is R265 PCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R265 PCF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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