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R47 SUT

1998 Saab 9-5 SE

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,361 mi
Last recorded147,361 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 SE125,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR47 SUT
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2007 147,361 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 147,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 132,877 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE?

Based on 2,625 MOT tests across 601 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
9,170
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Direction indicator incorrect colour 74
position lamp(s) not working 72
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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R47 SUT is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 125,279 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R47 SUT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R47 SUT registered?

R47 SUT is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R47 SUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R47 SUT shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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