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R546 XKP

1998 Saab 9-5 SE

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,089 mi
Last recorded81,089 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 SE125,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR546 XKP
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2009 81,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s n/s rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Feb 2008 80,334 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edge.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 77,954 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 72,379 miles

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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R546 XKP is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R546 XKP, 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 R546 XKP registered?

R546 XKP is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R546 XKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R546 XKP shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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