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R896 RCF

1998 Saab 9-5 SE

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,905 mi
Last recorded148,905 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 SE125,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR896 RCF
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2008 148,905 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 138,641 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 17 Jul 2006 123,220 miles

exhaust getting rusty.

front pas pipe damp/rusty.

handbrake cable gaitors split.

o/s washer jet poor in operation.

rear number plate coming apart.

slight play in both rear top and bottom outer arm bushes.

wiper blades smeary/noisy in operation.

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE?

Based on 2,625 MOT tests across 601 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
9,170
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Direction indicator incorrect colour 74
position lamp(s) not working 72
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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R896 RCF is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 125,279 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R896 RCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R896 RCF registered?

R896 RCF is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 18 May 1998.

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