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R674 NUD

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

140,806 mi
Last recorded140,806 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR674 NUD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 140,806 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 136,035 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 136,018 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2011 129,583 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 121,738 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 114,920 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 108,649 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 99,869 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 91,468 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 84,122 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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R674 NUD is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R674 NUD, 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 R674 NUD registered?

R674 NUD is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R674 NUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R674 NUD shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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