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R547 NHR

1998 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,187 mi
Last recorded106,187 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR547 NHR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 106,187 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 105,673 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 105,032 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 104,265 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2007 103,195 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 103,193 miles

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

air bag light staying on

n/s/f tyre approx 2.0mm

Pass 15 Aug 2006 101,054 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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R547 NHR is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R547 NHR, 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 R547 NHR registered?

R547 NHR is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R547 NHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R547 NHR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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