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R53 YUD

1998 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,742 mi
Last recorded98,742 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR53 YUD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2009 98,742 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 98,742 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 97,618 miles

front number plate damaged

gearbox light on dash

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Aug 2007 87,103 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine oil leak,starting to contaiminate lower wishbone rubber bushes,no movement in them when inspected

Pass 12 Aug 2006 76,448 miles

front number plate is cracked, still legible and secure at time of test

front tyres are wearing unevenly, more so on the inner edges indicating the tracking to be out

Fail 11 Aug 2006 76,437 miles

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

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

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

front number plate is cracked, still legible, and secure at time of test

front tyres are wearing unevenly, more so on the inner edges indicating the tracking to be out

o/s/r tyre has a screw in the tread

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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R53 YUD is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R53 YUD, 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 R53 YUD registered?

R53 YUD is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 January 1998.

Is R53 YUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R53 YUD shows 6 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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