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R413 KSF

1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,928 mi
Last recorded186,928 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto108,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR413 KSF
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE Auto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2009 186,928 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 174,796 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 174,529 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 162,329 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 161,430 miles

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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R413 KSF is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Green with a 1,984cc 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 R413 KSF, 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 R413 KSF registered?

R413 KSF is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 10 April 1998.

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