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R220 PRX

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,806 mi
Last recorded101,806 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR220 PRX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 101,806 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear coil springs are corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2013 101,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2012 95,710 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 92,070 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 86,612 miles

near side front outerwall perished

offside front outerwall perished

Pass 5 Oct 2009 79,380 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 79,377 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 72,748 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 72,748 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 66,375 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 66,372 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hanbrake travels high needs adjustment

Pass 24 Oct 2006 61,464 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 61,460 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively 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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R220 PRX is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R220 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 R220 PRX registered?

R220 PRX is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R220 PRX safe to buy?

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