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S543 RRD

1998 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,537 mi
Last recorded150,537 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS543 RRD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2010 150,537 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osr tyre badly worn on inner and outer sidewalls weakening its strength but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2009 137,128 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2008 121,858 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 107,491 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 94,712 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 88,816 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 88,816 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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S543 RRD is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 112,533 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S543 RRD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S543 RRD registered?

S543 RRD is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S543 RRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S543 RRD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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