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R133 BCC

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,732 mi
Last recorded86,732 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 BCC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 86,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 80,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre tread depth on 2mm

o/s/r tyre tread depth on 3mm

slight seapage of grease from n/s/f outer cv boot

Fail 3 Feb 2015 80,901 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre tread depth on 2mm

o/s/r tyre tread depth on 3mm

slight seapage of grease from n/s/f outer cv boot

Pass 10 Feb 2014 79,092 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust system rusty

n/s/r handbrake retaining spring insecure

o/s/r handbrake retaining spring missing

o/s/r tyre tread depth aproaching 3mm

Pass 23 Jan 2013 76,425 miles

exhaust system rusty

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyre tread depths aproaching 3mm

rear silencer outer skin starting break

Fail 22 Jan 2013 76,425 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyre tread depths aproaching 3mm

centre heat sheild insecure

exhaust system rusty

power steering drive belt adrift

rear silencer outer skin starting break

Pass 13 Feb 2012 73,305 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s inner driveshaft boot deterioated

rear exhaust silencer slightly deterioated

Pass 31 Jan 2011 69,620 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust backbox outer skin starting to break away

exhaust system rusty

rear number plate slightly obsecured

Pass 1 Feb 2010 65,227 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 59,485 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 55,893 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 52,371 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 48,624 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R133 BCC is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R133 BCC, 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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R133 BCC is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 February 1998.

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