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R766 AON

1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,433 mi
Last recorded190,433 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto108,290 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR766 AON
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE Auto
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2008 190,433 miles

both front to rear and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2008 190,433 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front to rear and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2007 182,608 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 182,608 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 165,892 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 150,482 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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R766 AON 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 66.7%.

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 R766 AON, 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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R766 AON is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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