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R477 BNM

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,141 mi
Last recorded130,141 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR477 BNM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2010 130,141 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 130,414 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 126,342 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 126,342 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2008 122,778 miles

front number plate cracked not obstructin an lettering

Pass 10 May 2007 118,335 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 112,886 miles

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

both front wiper blades splitting at ends

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

offside rear tyre tread wearing out of shape

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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R477 BNM is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R477 BNM, 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 R477 BNM registered?

R477 BNM is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is R477 BNM safe to buy?

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