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R340 XGC

1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,797 mi
Last recorded147,797 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto108,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR340 XGC
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE Auto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2009 147,797 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 147,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 134,776 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 134,776 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2006 116,601 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 116,601 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2005 104,616 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE Auto?

Based on 2,905 MOT tests across 683 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
8,861
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 168
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 84
Direction indicator incorrect colour 75
Registration plate lamp not working 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 69
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R340 XGC is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Blue 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 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 108,290 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R340 XGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R340 XGC registered?

R340 XGC is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 9 June 1998.

Is R340 XGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R340 XGC 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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