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R475 OCW

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

231,547 mi
Last recorded231,547 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR475 OCW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2009 231,547 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

deep cut in tread off nearside front tyre(no cords seen)

rear brake disc,s in slightly poor condition

rear number plate in slightly poor condition

slight damage to offside rear lamp

Pass 9 May 2008 223,078 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear lamp slightly damaged

rear brake disc,s in poor condition

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 7 May 2008 223,077 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

offside rear lamp slightly damaged

rear brake disc,s in poor condition

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 4 May 2007 212,983 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 200,624 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside wiper blade spliting

slight damage to front number plate

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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R475 OCW is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R475 OCW, 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 R475 OCW registered?

R475 OCW is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R475 OCW safe to buy?

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