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R332 LNR

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,693 mi
Last recorded138,693 miles
Recorded on5 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR332 LNR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2009 138,693 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 138,693 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2008 134,135 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 134,133 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2007
Fail 15 May 2007 126,792 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre on limit and wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2006 120,021 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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R332 LNR is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R332 LNR, 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 R332 LNR registered?

R332 LNR is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R332 LNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R332 LNR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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