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R133 XTP

1998 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,907 mi
Last recorded148,907 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 XTP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2012 148,907 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 142,761 miles

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

bulb out on high level brake light

Pass 28 Oct 2010 136,225 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 136,222 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2009 129,389 miles

Oil leak

all springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

front no plate slighty deterioated

hand brake travel high

rear suspension corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2009 129,385 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

front no plate slighty deterioated

hand brake travel high

rear suspension corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2008 121,887 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 121,885 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

plastic sill covers unable to check

Pass 1 Nov 2007 114,124 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

n/s/r o/s/r brake ferruls slighty corroded.

plastic sill covers unable to check.

Pass 19 Oct 2006 105,706 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 99,581 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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R133 XTP is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R133 XTP, 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 XTP is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 June 1998.

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