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R246 GGN

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

167,972 mi
Last recorded167,972 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 GGN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 167,972 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 166,022 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 166,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 164,437 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 162,310 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 160,083 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 160,083 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 157,919 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 155,523 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 152,959 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 150,249 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 147,643 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 144,958 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 141,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2007 141,819 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

both front wiper blades torn at ends

Pass 22 Dec 2006 135,988 miles

NEARSIDE REAR SEAT BELT NOT TESTED CHILD SEAT FITTED

Fail 22 Dec 2006 135,988 miles

NEARSIDE REAR SEAT BELT NOT TESTED CHILD SEAT FITTED

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 131,903 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 131,903 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R246 GGN is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R246 GGN, 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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R246 GGN is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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