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R767 NTO

1998 Saab 9-5

Black Lpg 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,955 mi
Last recorded182,955 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR767 NTO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 182,955 miles

front discs worn

front no plate cracked

o/s front fog lamp glass cracked

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2010 172,888 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 170,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

heat sheild not secure causin rattle on exhaust

Pass 13 Dec 2008 158,785 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 148,591 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 148,591 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 137,356 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R767 NTO is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R767 NTO, 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 R767 NTO registered?

R767 NTO is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R767 NTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R767 NTO 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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