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S525 RRD

1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

175,605 mi
Last recorded175,605 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2006
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto108,290 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS525 RRD
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE Auto
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2006 175,605 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 175,605 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 159,686 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 159,686 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE Auto?

Based on 2,905 MOT tests across 683 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
8,861
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 168
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 84
Direction indicator incorrect colour 75
Registration plate lamp not working 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 69
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S525 RRD is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 108,290 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S525 RRD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S525 RRD registered?

S525 RRD is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S525 RRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S525 RRD shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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