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R150 GGN

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

295,834 mi
Last recorded295,834 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 GGN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 295,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

free play in nearside steering rack

offside rear indicator bulb faded

Fail 16 Aug 2012 295,832 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

free play in nearside steering rack

offside rear indicator bulb faded

Pass 11 Aug 2011 288,460 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 288,460 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 282,063 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 275,179 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 267,376 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 259,095 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 259,095 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2006 225,605 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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R150 GGN is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R150 GGN, 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 R150 GGN registered?

R150 GGN is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 January 1998.

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