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R546 GNA

1998 Saab 9-5 Auto

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,145 mi
Last recorded123,145 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto109,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR546 GNA
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Auto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2008 123,145 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 118,570 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 113,873 miles

o/s/f flexi hose has small cut in casing but not showing cord

Fail 31 Jan 2006 113,872 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

centre washer jets inoperative

o/s/f flexi hose has small cut in casing but not showing cord †

rear number plate starting to discolour

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Auto?

Based on 795 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
5,825
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Direction indicator incorrect colour 20
Registration plate lamp not working 17
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17
position lamp(s) not working 16
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R546 GNA is a 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 109,593 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R546 GNA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-5 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R546 GNA registered?

R546 GNA is a 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto, first registered on 10 April 1998.

Is R546 GNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R546 GNA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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