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R675 YLC

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,705 mi
Last recorded46,705 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR675 YLC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 46,705 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 44,702 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has cuts in outer sidewall (not showing cords)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 44,699 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre has cuts in outer sidewall (not showing cords)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 42,802 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 41,113 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 38,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 38,055 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 35,656 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 35,656 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)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 33,664 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 32,201 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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R675 YLC is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R675 YLC, 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 R675 YLC registered?

R675 YLC is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R675 YLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R675 YLC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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