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R596 ENB

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,352 mi
Last recorded157,352 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR596 ENB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2013 157,352 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 157,352 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 153,367 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 153,327 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 147,440 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Apr 2011 147,434 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2010 139,844 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 133,092 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 127,978 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 123,887 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2006 121,656 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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R596 ENB is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R596 ENB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R596 ENB registered?

R596 ENB is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 June 1998.

Is R596 ENB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R596 ENB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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