MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,186 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
rear exhaust silencer corrosion and breaking up.
stone chip at bottom of screen.
exhaust corroded
front number plate cracked
o/s/r shockabsorber damp
oil leaks
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE?
Based on 2,625 MOT tests across 601 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R550 DFC is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R550 DFC, 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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How do I check the history of R550 DFC?
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What year was R550 DFC registered?
R550 DFC is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 6 April 1998.
Is R550 DFC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R550 DFC shows 3 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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