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S672 RCF

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

243,377 mi
Last recorded243,377 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS672 RCF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 243,377 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 230,042 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 217,533 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 204,753 miles

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

small patches of corrosion

Pass 27 May 2015 191,702 miles

small patches of corrosion on floor pans

Fail 27 May 2015 191,702 miles

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

small patches of corrosion on floor pans

Pass 22 May 2014 176,364 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 157,920 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 142,791 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 142,791 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 132,285 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 120,621 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 110,225 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 110,225 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 99,308 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 85,547 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 73,931 miles

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

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

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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S672 RCF is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S672 RCF, 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 S672 RCF registered?

S672 RCF is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 December 1998.

Is S672 RCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S672 RCF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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