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R86 RRK

1998 Saab 9-5 Auto

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,828 mi
Last recorded74,828 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto109,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR86 RRK
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Auto
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2008 74,828 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2007 71,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 71,723 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 71,183 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 69,125 miles

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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R86 RRK is a 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R86 RRK, 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 R86 RRK registered?

R86 RRK is a 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R86 RRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R86 RRK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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