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S736 RVU

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,707 mi
Last recorded172,707 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS736 RVU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2008 172,707 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 167,773 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 167,773 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

smoking on idle

Pass 25 Apr 2007 166,139 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 158,703 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 158,703 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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S736 RVU is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S736 RVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S736 RVU?

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What year was S736 RVU registered?

S736 RVU is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S736 RVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S736 RVU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S736 RVU have outstanding finance?

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