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R223 YKK

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,611 mi
Last recorded117,611 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR223 YKK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 117,611 miles

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

NEAR SIDE WING MIRROR CRACKED

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

REAR SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED

REAR SUBFRAME SPRINGS SHOCKS CORRODED HEAVELY

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 May 2011 117,611 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

NEAR SIDE WING MIRROR CRACKED

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

REAR SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED

REAR SUBFRAME SPRINGS SHOCKS CORRODED HEAVELY

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2010 113,802 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s wiper blade wearing, front registration plate fading.

Pass 26 May 2009 110,793 miles

front brake dic wear on limit , front registration plate fading

Pass 23 May 2008 108,618 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 104,490 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 104,490 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 99,998 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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R223 YKK is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R223 YKK, 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 R223 YKK registered?

R223 YKK is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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