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R375 FGN

1998 Saab 9-5 SE

Green Petrol 22900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,154 mi
Last recorded104,154 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 SE125,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR375 FGN
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine22,900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2009 104,154 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2009 104,154 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2007 98,825 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2007 92,306 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 85,037 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE?

Based on 2,625 MOT tests across 601 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
9,170
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Direction indicator incorrect colour 74
position lamp(s) not working 72
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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R375 FGN is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE in Green with a 22,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 125,279 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R375 FGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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How do I check the history of R375 FGN?

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What year was R375 FGN registered?

R375 FGN is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R375 FGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R375 FGN 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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