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R344 SCF

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,094 mi
Last recorded91,094 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR344 SCF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 91,094 miles

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

nearside front fog light missing

nearside front indicator repaired using tape

nearside front tyre on legal limit

oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2012 87,175 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 87,175 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 85,924 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 85,924 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 83,357 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 19 Mar 2010 83,340 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 18 Mar 2009 80,352 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2009 80,352 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2008 77,984 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2007 74,327 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 69,591 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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R344 SCF is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R344 SCF, 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 R344 SCF registered?

R344 SCF is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R344 SCF safe to buy?

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