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S768 RVU

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

106,561 mi
Last recorded106,561 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS768 RVU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 106,561 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 106,225 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 106,028 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 105,944 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 105,678 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 105,346 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 104,013 miles

Bonnet badge lost colour

N/S/F fog light hanging down

Rear lower arm bushes split

Tread getting low on rear tyres

Washer bottle cap broken

Fail 21 Jan 2010 103,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Bonnet badge lost colour

N/S/F fog light hanging down

Rear lower arm bushes split

Tread getting low on rear tyres

Washer bottle cap broken

Pass 27 Jan 2009 103,076 miles

AC pipe clamps on sub frame broken

Both O/S indicator bulbs going white.

Both rear lower arm bushes split

N/S/F fog light unit hanging down

Tread getting low on rear tyres

Pass 11 Feb 2008 101,462 miles

AC pipe clamps broken on sub frame

Both rear lower arm bushes split

Front brake pads getting low

N/S/F fog light unit hanging down

N/S/R tyre down to 3mm

O/S/R tyre down to 2mm

Rust forming on centre exhaust box

Slight white light from O/S/f indicator bulb

Some small chips on windscreen

Pass 7 Feb 2007 98,722 miles

Front pads 25%,advise soon

Pass 8 Feb 2006 95,930 miles

Both headlamps have slight condinsation in them. Rear lower armn bushes split and rear air box bush split.

Front PAS pipe weeping/wet. Both ACC and SID unit displays not in full. N/S/f fog light hanging down. Both AC pipe clamps broken. Rear tyre treads getting low(2mm) and have slight cracking on side walls.

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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S768 RVU is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S768 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

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What year was S768 RVU registered?

S768 RVU is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S768 RVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S768 RVU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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