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R773 OYS

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,830 mi
Last recorded101,830 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR773 OYS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2008 101,830 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 100,775 miles

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

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

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

o/s inner c v gaiter split

Fail 7 Dec 2007 100,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

o/s inner c v gaiter split

Pass 29 Sep 2006 83,529 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 83,529 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 65,947 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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R773 OYS is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green 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 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 R773 OYS, 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 R773 OYS registered?

R773 OYS is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R773 OYS safe to buy?

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