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R545 NMR

1998 Saab 9-5

Bronze Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,329 mi
Last recorded110,329 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR545 NMR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 110,329 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 25 Jun 2012 110,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 104,446 miles

ADvise all suspension components rusted front and rear and bushes starting to deteriorate in places

Advise all four suspension coil springs corroded

Advise exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

Advise nearside door mirror glass cracked

Advise offside rear indicator bulb faded

Advise rear bushes on both front lower suspension arms starting to perish/debond

Advise slight play at both rear anti-roll bar D bushes

Advise slight play up and down at offside rear hub

Pass 10 May 2010 98,540 miles

advise strong longitudinal metal brake pipes badly corroded require attention

front brake discs worn and pitted

rear shock absorbers and springs corroded

Pass 6 May 2009 93,302 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 May 2008 88,161 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 82,743 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 76,581 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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R545 NMR is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Bronze with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R545 NMR, 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 R545 NMR registered?

R545 NMR is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R545 NMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R545 NMR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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