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R625 NCK

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,740 mi
Last recorded117,740 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR625 NCK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 117,740 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 117,740 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 110,322 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 110,322 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 104,943 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 104,943 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 98,034 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s no plate lamp dim

Pass 29 Nov 2011 98,034 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s no plate lamp dim

Pass 6 Dec 2010 91,212 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 91,212 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 83,111 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 75,773 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 70,573 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 65,021 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 65,021 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 57,136 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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R625 NCK is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R625 NCK, 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 R625 NCK registered?

R625 NCK is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R625 NCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R625 NCK shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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