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R807 HGF

1998 Saab 9-5 SE

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,382 mi
Last recorded103,382 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 SE125,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR807 HGF
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 103,382 miles

front and rear brake pads are worn

n/s rear tyre is wearing on the inner tread

o/s front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

o/s rear tyre is cracking on the tread

Pass 4 Oct 2014 101,807 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge

both rear tyres are wearing on the inner tread

Pass 12 Oct 2013 98,329 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 93,272 miles

babey seat fitted to the n/s rear seatbelt

both rear tyres are starting to wear on the inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2011 91,228 miles

advise both rear tyers starting to wear on the inside egde

advise hand brake travel

Pass 20 Sep 2010 89,573 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 89,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 85,755 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 85,068 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 85,068 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 81,874 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 74,913 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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R807 HGF is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R807 HGF, 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 R807 HGF registered?

R807 HGF is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R807 HGF safe to buy?

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