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R686 GDX

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,328 mi
Last recorded170,328 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR686 GDX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2010 170,328 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 170,325 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 164,305 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 154,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 May 2008 154,784 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 144,817 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 132,606 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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R686 GDX is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R686 GDX, 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 R686 GDX registered?

R686 GDX is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R686 GDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R686 GDX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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