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R372 UGC

1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,631 mi
Last recorded103,631 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto108,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR372 UGC
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE Auto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2008 103,631 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 94,170 miles

os front inner drive shaft gaitor split front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 6 Mar 2006 84,197 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 84,197 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 84,197 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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R372 UGC is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R372 UGC, 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 R372 UGC registered?

R372 UGC is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R372 UGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R372 UGC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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