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R332 UGC

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

219,144 mi
Last recorded219,144 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR332 UGC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2013 219,144 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 210,268 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 199,046 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 197,765 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 185,239 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 18 Apr 2008 169,940 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 150,988 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 135,598 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 UGC is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R332 UGC, 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 UGC registered?

R332 UGC is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is R332 UGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R332 UGC shows 8 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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