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R645 HKN

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,456 mi
Last recorded70,456 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR645 HKN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2014 70,456 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 70,135 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 69,525 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 69,277 miles

surface corrosion to all steering,suspension,chassis and brake components

Pass 5 Jul 2010 68,978 miles

Surface corrosion to brake servo.

Surface corrosion to front and rear suspension and brake components.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 66,344 miles

air bag light on

Pass 12 Jul 2008 65,840 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 64,913 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 64,574 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 63,951 miles

1, both front tyre treads getting low

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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R645 HKN is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R645 HKN, 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 R645 HKN registered?

R645 HKN is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R645 HKN safe to buy?

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