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R78 VLL

1998 Saab 9-5 Auto

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,784 mi
Last recorded99,784 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto109,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 VLL
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Auto
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 4 Dec 2007 99,784 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 82,197 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

little reserve on hand brake travel

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Auto?

Based on 795 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
5,825
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Direction indicator incorrect colour 20
Registration plate lamp not working 17
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17
position lamp(s) not working 16
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R78 VLL is a 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 109,593 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R78 VLL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-5 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R78 VLL registered?

R78 VLL is a 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R78 VLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R78 VLL shows 2 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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