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R375 WWL

1998 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

232,023 mi
Last recorded232,023 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR375 WWL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 232,023 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 218,390 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 205,971 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2008 193,725 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 182,024 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 182,024 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust back box badly corroding & getting weak

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Play in O/S/R wheel bearing

Rear tyre treads lifting on inner edges

Slight brake judder on front & rear footbrake

Pass 25 Jul 2006 162,913 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 162,913 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspect rear discs corroded on inner faces, but unable to see properly due to backplate.

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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R375 WWL is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R375 WWL, 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 R375 WWL registered?

R375 WWL is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is R375 WWL safe to buy?

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