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R752 HWU

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,529 mi
Last recorded187,529 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR752 HWU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 187,529 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 178,978 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 178,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

uneven operation of park brake at rear hubs

Pass 18 Oct 2010 170,437 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 160,983 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 149,011 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 138,400 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 128,900 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 119,419 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 119,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R752 HWU is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R752 HWU, 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 R752 HWU registered?

R752 HWU is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R752 HWU safe to buy?

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