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R664 WBC

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,601 mi
Last recorded83,601 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR664 WBC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 83,601 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 82,404 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front subframe n/s rear bush has slight play

Pass 4 Feb 2009 80,045 miles

keep check on o/s rear s/absorber

Fail 30 Jan 2009 79,994 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

keep check on o/s rear s/absorber

Pass 31 Jan 2008 78,132 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 75,580 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre has a slight bulge in outer wall.

Pass 31 Jan 2006 72,790 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front tyre has a bulge on outer wall and will SOON need changing.

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

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 WBC is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R664 WBC, 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 WBC registered?

R664 WBC is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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