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R726 KGO

1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 2219cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,139 mi
Last recorded118,139 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto108,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR726 KGO
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE Auto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,219cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2007 118,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 109,769 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Nov 2006 109,769 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 101,347 miles

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

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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R726 KGO is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Blue with a 2,219cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R726 KGO, 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 R726 KGO registered?

R726 KGO is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is R726 KGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R726 KGO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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