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R505 CCR

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,986 mi
Last recorded104,986 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR505 CCR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2014 104,986 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 104,986 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 99,732 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 97,966 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 97,966 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges ( under inflation?)

Pass 12 May 2011 93,792 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 93,792 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 84,704 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 84,643 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 74,750 miles

slight play in both rear hub bearings

Pass 29 Apr 2008 67,613 miles

slight play in n/s/r + o/s/r hubs , bushes

Pass 27 Apr 2007 59,807 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 51,876 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 51,876 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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R505 CCR is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R505 CCR, 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 R505 CCR registered?

R505 CCR is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R505 CCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R505 CCR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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