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R379 DDS

1998 Saab 9-5 SE

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,205 mi
Last recorded76,205 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 SE125,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR379 DDS
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2009 76,205 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2009 75,920 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2008 61,953 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 61,953 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 54,680 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2006 49,153 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 49,153 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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R379 DDS is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE in Green 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 125,279 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R379 DDS, 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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What year was R379 DDS registered?

R379 DDS is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 21 April 1998.

Is R379 DDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R379 DDS 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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