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R985 MGK

1998 Saab 9-5 Auto

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,107 mi
Last recorded105,107 miles
Recorded on22 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto109,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR985 MGK
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Auto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2009 105,107 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 95,544 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 95,531 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 84,732 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Mar 2007 84,732 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 74,770 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 74,770 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R985 MGK is a 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R985 MGK, 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 R985 MGK registered?

R985 MGK is a 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R985 MGK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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