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R766 COA

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,805 mi
Last recorded129,805 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR766 COA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 129,805 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 121,518 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 121,518 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 117,279 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 117,279 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 113,662 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2010 110,714 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 106,602 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 101,769 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 95,615 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 95,614 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 88,677 miles

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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R766 COA is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R766 COA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R766 COA registered?

R766 COA is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R766 COA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R766 COA shows 12 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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