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R529 COR

1998 Saab 9-5 SE

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,877 mi
Last recorded149,877 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 SE125,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR529 COR
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2009 149,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2009 149,877 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2008 139,805 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 139,805 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 125,739 miles

As per list on 01/03/2007.

Fail 1 Mar 2007 125,739 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Chips in front screen, Oil leaks, Tracking check, All brake hoses starting to wear.

Pass 15 Feb 2006 119,925 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leaks underside .

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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R529 COR is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R529 COR, 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 R529 COR registered?

R529 COR is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R529 COR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R529 COR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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