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R662 OAN

1998 Saab 9-5 Auto

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,583 mi
Last recorded123,583 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto109,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR662 OAN
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Auto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2008 123,583 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear trailing arm, forward bushes are starting to delaminate

high pitch noise from nearside rear wheel when it is spun

nearside and offside rear suspension rose bushes have slight play

nearside front tyre has a nail in it

offside front tyre is wearing both edges

rear brake pipes and both front to rear brake pipes are starting to corrode

Fail 10 Sep 2008 123,583 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear trailing arm, forward bushes are starting to delaminate

high pitch noise from nearside rear wheel when it is spun

nearside and offside rear suspension rose bushes have slight play

nearside front tyre has a nail in it

offside front tyre is wearing both edges

rear brake pipes and both front to rear brake pipes are starting to corrode

Pass 14 Sep 2007 118,767 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 109,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2006 109,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2005 96,690 miles

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Auto?

Based on 795 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
5,825
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Direction indicator incorrect colour 20
Registration plate lamp not working 17
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17
position lamp(s) not working 16
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R662 OAN is a 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 109,593 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R662 OAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-5 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R662 OAN registered?

R662 OAN is a 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R662 OAN safe to buy?

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