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R420 VAO

1998 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

160,191 mi
Last recorded160,191 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 VAO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2010 160,191 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 153,042 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 128,299 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 114,836 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 98,389 miles

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

Oil leak

damage to nearside of vehicle

front and rear numberplates in poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2006 83,776 miles

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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R420 VAO is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R420 VAO, 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 R420 VAO registered?

R420 VAO is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 January 1998.

Is R420 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R420 VAO shows 6 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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