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R153 TKX

1998 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,606 mi
Last recorded135,606 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 TKX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2009 135,606 miles

Both rear suspension arm bushes have slight free play.

FRont and rear coil springs getting rusty.

Handbrake will need adjusting soon.

Fail 24 Oct 2009 135,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both rear suspension arm bushes have slight free play.

FRont and rear coil springs getting rusty.

Handbrake will need adjusting soon.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 130,307 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 124,640 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 116,166 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2006 116,166 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2005 95,365 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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R153 TKX is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R153 TKX, 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 R153 TKX registered?

R153 TKX is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R153 TKX safe to buy?

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