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R150 XTP

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

135,128 mi
Last recorded135,128 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 XTP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2010 135,128 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine oil leak

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 16 Jun 2010 135,128 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 19 Jun 2009 129,364 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 129,364 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 121,886 miles

Exhaust back box in poor condition

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S/F door mirror in poor condition

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 121,886 miles

Exhaust back box in poor condition

O/S/F door mirror in poor condition

Pass 16 May 2007 112,395 miles

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 16 May 2007 112,395 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

handbrake needs adjustment

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 20 Apr 2006 99,748 miles

NEARSIDE MIRROR ASSEMBLY INCOMPLETE CAUSING SHARP MECHANISM TO BE EXPOSED

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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R150 XTP is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R150 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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What year was R150 XTP registered?

R150 XTP is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is R150 XTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R150 XTP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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