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R326 MGN

1998 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,316 mi
Last recorded119,316 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR326 MGN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2015 119,316 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 112,094 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 108,387 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 101,629 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 94,186 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 87,303 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 81,713 miles

Nearside Front 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 25 Jul 2007 75,522 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 71,237 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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R326 MGN is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R326 MGN, 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 R326 MGN registered?

R326 MGN is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 1998.

Is R326 MGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R326 MGN shows 9 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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