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R870 RMO

1998 Saab 9-5 Auto

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,255 mi
Last recorded58,255 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto109,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR870 RMO
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Auto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2008 58,255 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 46,041 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 46,041 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fliud leak from auto gearbox pipes

Fail 18 Apr 2007 46,038 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 41,719 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 41,719 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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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R870 RMO is a 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R870 RMO, 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 R870 RMO registered?

R870 RMO is a 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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