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R619 LGN

1998 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,745 mi
Last recorded79,745 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR619 LGN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 79,745 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 75,156 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 75,156 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2008 70,887 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 66,320 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 59,766 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 54,968 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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R619 LGN is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc 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 R619 LGN, 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 R619 LGN registered?

R619 LGN is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R619 LGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R619 LGN 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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