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R386 FGN

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,483 mi
Last recorded65,483 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR386 FGN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2007 65,483 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 59,124 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

gearbox fluid leak , seems to be coming from cooler / pipes area & no oil on gearbox dipstick ****

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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R386 FGN is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R386 FGN, 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 R386 FGN registered?

R386 FGN is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R386 FGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R386 FGN shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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