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R664 VSD

1998 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,807 mi
Last recorded105,807 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR664 VSD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2009 105,807 miles

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

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

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

front no. plate damaged

n/s/r floor corroding

steering rack damp but no visable leaks

Pass 16 Dec 2009 105,807 miles

front no. plate damaged

n/s/r floor corroding

steering rack damp but no visable leaks

Pass 23 Dec 2008 87,186 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Oct 2007 74,122 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Oct 2007 74,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 63,756 miles

Various suspension items corroded

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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R664 VSD is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red 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 R664 VSD, 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 R664 VSD registered?

R664 VSD is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 January 1998.

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