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R450 NNW

1998 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,655 mi
Last recorded111,655 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR450 NNW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2026 111,655 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 111,389 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 110,718 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 109,896 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 108,957 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 108,208 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 107,191 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 106,182 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 105,203 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 103,996 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 103,066 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 101,624 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 100,270 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 99,126 miles

slight play in the osr top hub

Pass 21 Mar 2012 95,856 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 92,690 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 89,065 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 84,163 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 80,724 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 78,507 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 76,372 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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R450 NNW is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R450 NNW, 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 R450 NNW registered?

R450 NNW is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 March 1998.

Is R450 NNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R450 NNW shows 21 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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