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R332 DDS

1998 Saab 9-5 SE

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,396 mi
Last recorded100,396 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 SE125,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR332 DDS
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2007 100,396 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 90,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE?

Based on 2,625 MOT tests across 601 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
9,170
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Direction indicator incorrect colour 74
position lamp(s) not working 72
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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R332 DDS is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 125,279 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R332 DDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R332 DDS registered?

R332 DDS is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R332 DDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R332 DDS shows 2 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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