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R687 DDB

1998 Saab 9-5 Auto

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,305 mi
Last recorded144,305 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto109,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR687 DDB
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Auto
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2008 144,305 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 144,305 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 126,329 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 126,329 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nail in O/S/R tyre. †Front brake discs rusty. †

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Auto?

Based on 795 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
5,825
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Direction indicator incorrect colour 20
Registration plate lamp not working 17
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17
position lamp(s) not working 16
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R687 DDB is a 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 109,593 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R687 DDB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R687 DDB registered?

R687 DDB is a 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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