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R864 UYD

1998 Saab 9-5 SE

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

199,329 mi
Last recorded199,329 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 SE125,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR864 UYD
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2008 199,329 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 199,328 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 193,059 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 193,059 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2006 178,325 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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R864 UYD is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R864 UYD, 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 R864 UYD registered?

R864 UYD is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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