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R781 RPY

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,248 mi
Last recorded133,248 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR781 RPY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2009 133,248 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust manifold stud broken

offside front inner drive shaft boot insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2008 128,310 miles

Run flat tyre fitted to the N/S/F vehicle does not have tyre pressure sensors so unable to tell if tyre has puncture **dangerous**

Pass 16 Jul 2007 122,468 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 118,505 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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R781 RPY is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R781 RPY, 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 R781 RPY registered?

R781 RPY is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R781 RPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R781 RPY shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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