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R119 OAE

1998 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,004 mi
Last recorded103,004 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR119 OAE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 103,004 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 96,563 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front and rear No plates are deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2011 91,020 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 91,007 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 86,379 miles

n/s/r brake disc is corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2009 80,307 miles

middle exhaust has a minor gas leak

n/s/ windscreen has slight damage

Pass 23 Apr 2008 74,961 miles

front to rear brake pipe started to corrod

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 19 Apr 2007 70,679 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 70,679 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 65,540 miles

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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R119 OAE is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R119 OAE, 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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What year was R119 OAE registered?

R119 OAE is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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