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R825 FUD

1998 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

199,262 mi
Last recorded199,262 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR825 FUD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 199,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all discs scored

Fail 2 Aug 2011 199,262 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all discs scored

Pass 11 Feb 2010 184,349 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 174,191 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 161,551 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 149,835 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 137,743 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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R825 FUD is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R825 FUD, 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 R825 FUD registered?

R825 FUD is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R825 FUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R825 FUD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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