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R152 EOC

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,829 mi
Last recorded159,829 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 EOC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 159,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 155,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside parking brake recorded 129 kgf,it requires adjustment.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 141,892 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 136,271 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 135,890 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 135,890 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 128,497 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 125,979 miles

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

advice nearside rear seat belt not tested due to baby seat on

Fail 14 Aug 2009 125,979 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advice nearside rear seat belt not tested due to baby seat on

Fail 22 May 2008 121,932 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 121,932 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 117,063 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 114,556 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 114,556 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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R152 EOC is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R152 EOC, 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 R152 EOC registered?

R152 EOC is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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