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R578 KNJ

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,396 mi
Last recorded99,396 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR578 KNJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2007 99,396 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 84,498 miles

nearside front tyre worn low

offside front tyre becoming worn

Pass 10 Feb 2006 77,238 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 77,238 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R578 KNJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R578 KNJ, 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 R578 KNJ registered?

R578 KNJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R578 KNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R578 KNJ 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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