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R120 BKW

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,292 mi
Last recorded124,292 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 BKW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 124,292 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 118,513 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 115,028 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 115,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 9 May 2013 112,665 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2013 112,665 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 110,456 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2011 108,287 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 108,287 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2010 106,053 miles

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

front brake imbalance close to limit

Pass 2 May 2009 103,037 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 97,207 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 97,157 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 94,452 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 87,659 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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R120 BKW is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R120 BKW, 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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R120 BKW is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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