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R959 FGC

1998 Saab 9-5 Auto

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,131 mi
Last recorded93,131 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto109,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 FGC
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Auto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 29 Jan 2009 93,131 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 85,698 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 81,004 miles

uneven wear and cracks in wall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2006 74,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R959 FGC is a 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R959 FGC, 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 R959 FGC registered?

R959 FGC is a 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R959 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R959 FGC shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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