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R757 EAR

1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,569 mi
Last recorded168,569 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto108,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR757 EAR
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE Auto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2009 168,569 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 167,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 May 2007 156,219 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre slight damage to outer sidewall, perishing

Pass 2 May 2006 149,926 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 149,926 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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R757 EAR is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R757 EAR, 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 R757 EAR registered?

R757 EAR is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 28 March 1998.

Is R757 EAR safe to buy?

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