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R716 DOU

1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2009
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,559 mi
Last recorded92,559 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto108,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR716 DOU
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE Auto
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2008 92,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear flexi ferrules corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2008 92,559 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear flexi ferrules corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2008 92,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 81,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 80,153 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 72,476 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE Auto?

Based on 2,905 MOT tests across 683 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
8,861
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 168
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 84
Direction indicator incorrect colour 75
Registration plate lamp not working 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 69
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R716 DOU is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 108,290 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R716 DOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R716 DOU registered?

R716 DOU is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R716 DOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R716 DOU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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