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R619 ORM

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,750 mi
Last recorded145,750 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR619 ORM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 145,750 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 145,750 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 143,118 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 141,480 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 138,050 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 138,050 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front subframe corroding

nearside headlamp chipped

offside front tyre wearing more on inner edge

offside rear boot lamp lense damaged

oil leak

slight brake bind nearside front

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 ORM is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R619 ORM, 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 R619 ORM registered?

R619 ORM is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R619 ORM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R619 ORM shows 6 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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