MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,237 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
brake warning light on
front disc pads low on limit
n/s front flasher lens damaged
o/s rear indicator light lens damaged
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
O/s/r & n/s/f flasher lens damaged
Rear number plate in poor condition
Front & rear number plates in poor condition
N/s/f flasher lens damaged & in poor condition
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
O/s/r tyre low on limit & n/s/r tyre worn to limit
Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Slight play n/s/r top trunion
Front & rear number plates in poor condition
N/s/f flasher lens damaged & in poor condition
O/s/r tyre low on limit & n/s/r tyre worn to limit
Slight play n/s/r top trunion
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R108 XKP 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 50%.
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 R108 XKP, 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.
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How do I check the history of R108 XKP?
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What year was R108 XKP registered?
R108 XKP is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R108 XKP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R108 XKP shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R108 XKP have outstanding finance?
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