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R168 EOC

1998 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,038 mi
Last recorded116,038 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 EOC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 116,038 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 108,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 108,364 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 96,187 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 96,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 88,087 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 88,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 81,183 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 81,183 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 75,637 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear tyre showing slight perishing/deterioration

Pass 8 Jul 2013 70,568 miles

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

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

Snow tyres fitted to front

Pass 28 Jul 2012 65,935 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Jul 2011 60,539 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 60,511 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 60,025 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 59,222 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 59,218 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fail 3 Jan 2007 57,795 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 57,795 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 56,284 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

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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R168 EOC is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R168 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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R168 EOC is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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