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R476 VLM

1998 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,826 mi
Last recorded153,826 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR476 VLM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 153,826 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 152,358 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 148,910 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 148,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 141,024 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 136,237 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 136,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 130,424 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 126,497 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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R476 VLM is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R476 VLM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R476 VLM registered?

R476 VLM is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is R476 VLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R476 VLM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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