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R736 FFU

1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,006 mi
Last recorded111,006 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto108,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR736 FFU
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE Auto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2009 111,006 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 102,049 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 102,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 87,388 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 87,381 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 83,405 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 83,298 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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R736 FFU is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R736 FFU, 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 R736 FFU registered?

R736 FFU is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 21 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R736 FFU 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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