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R194 PRX

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,866 mi
Last recorded122,866 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR194 PRX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 122,866 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 122,866 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 108,118 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 108,118 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 100,559 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 98,950 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 96,999 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

small crack n/s/r tyre in centre

Fail 7 Nov 2007 96,999 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

small crack n/s/r tyre in centre

Pass 9 Nov 2006 95,265 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 94,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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R194 PRX is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R194 PRX, 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 R194 PRX registered?

R194 PRX is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 May 1998.

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