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R201 YLK

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,727 mi
Last recorded170,727 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 YLK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2010 170,727 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 170,708 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

front subframe mounting bushes are weak, near side front tyre is bald on the edge, rear exhaust box is corroded, rear antiroll bar mounting bushes are worn

screen is chipped and cracked, engine management light is on, near side blade is torn, engine is leaking oil, off side front wishbone rear bush is split, front antiroll bar off side link is worn

Pass 19 Mar 2009 164,396 miles

crack in screen, front number plate is starting to discolour, oil leak from engine, near side rear tyre is on the limit, exhaust rear silencer is corroded, play in near side rear suspension bottom rose bush

Pass 14 Mar 2008 157,468 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 151,009 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 143,234 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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R201 YLK is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R201 YLK, 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 R201 YLK registered?

R201 YLK is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R201 YLK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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