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R108 XKP

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,237 mi
Last recorded121,237 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 XKP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2007 121,237 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 121,210 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 117,741 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 117,741 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2005 109,239 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2005 109,239 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

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