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R510 KUM

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

73,664 mi
Last recorded73,664 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR510 KUM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 73,664 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 70,182 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 67,493 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 67,475 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2013 67,291 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 66,038 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 63,227 miles

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

rack damp

subframe bushes wearing

Pass 13 Jan 2010 60,719 miles

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

all brake pipes greased

r/ sus corroding

Pass 13 Jan 2009 57,548 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 54,005 miles

Oil leak

front no/plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Jan 2007 52,147 miles

n/s wiper split

Pass 17 Jan 2006 49,050 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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R510 KUM is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R510 KUM, 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 R510 KUM registered?

R510 KUM is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R510 KUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R510 KUM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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