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R170 UWB

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

178,424 mi
Last recorded178,424 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR170 UWB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 178,424 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE MARKED

NEARSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL DAMAGED ON INNER RIM AND SLIGHTLY BENT

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE

OIL LEVEL BEEN SLIGHTLY OVER FILLED

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE REAR HUB UNIT

SLIGHT SMOKING ON IDLE

SLIGHT VISUAL SMOKING ON FAST IDLE

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE A UNDER 10M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Fail 14 Jan 2019 178,424 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE MARKED

NEARSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL DAMAGED ON INNER RIM AND SLIGHTLY BENT

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE

OIL LEVEL BEEN SLIGHTLY OVER FILLED

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE REAR HUB UNIT

SLIGHT SMOKING ON IDLE

SLIGHT VISUAL SMOKING ON FAST IDLE

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE A UNDER 10M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Pass 19 Jan 2018 176,199 miles

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

General under body corrosion

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 176,182 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear x2 tyre treads are badly out of shape

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim neaerside front and nearside rear (4.2.A.1a)

blue smoke from exhaust (worn engine?)

corrosion to o/s/f floor, o/s/r chassis and both rear inner wheel arches

front to rear brake pipes are corroded at rear

only just passed emissions test (may not pass on retest)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 173,495 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear chassis is corroded

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nearside front and rear (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyre treads are out of shape (inner)

front to rear brake pipes corroded, at rear

offside wiper is split

rear inner wheel arches are corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2017 173,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (5.2.6)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear chassis is corroded

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nearside front and rear (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyre treads are out of shape (inner)

front to rear brake pipes corroded, at rear

offside wiper is split

rear inner wheel arches are corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2016 169,373 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 164,311 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 31 Dec 2014 164,266 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 16 Jan 2014 151,189 miles

Engine knocking under load

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 150,093 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 150,064 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 144,711 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 144,703 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 137,070 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 129,823 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 129,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2009 122,165 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 122,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 116,121 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 106,106 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 97,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 97,552 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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R170 UWB is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 R170 UWB, 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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R170 UWB is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 February 1998.

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