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R7 TSM

1998 Saab 9-5 SE

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,084 mi
Last recorded159,084 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 SE125,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 TSM
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2009 159,084 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 151,963 miles

NOTE PARK BRAKE REQUIRES ATTENSHION

Pass 1 Feb 2007 144,568 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 144,568 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2006 129,702 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 129,702 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE?

Based on 2,625 MOT tests across 601 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
9,170
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Direction indicator incorrect colour 74
position lamp(s) not working 72
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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R7 TSM is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE in Silver 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 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 125,279 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R7 TSM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R7 TSM registered?

R7 TSM is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is R7 TSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R7 TSM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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