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R901 RCF

1998 Saab 9-5 Auto

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,619 mi
Last recorded97,619 miles
Recorded on14 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto109,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR901 RCF
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Auto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 14 May 2008 97,619 miles

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

rear number plate

Pass 14 May 2007 88,156 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 77,511 miles

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

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

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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R901 RCF is a 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R901 RCF, 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 R901 RCF registered?

R901 RCF is a 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is R901 RCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R901 RCF shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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