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R251 XKP

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,178 mi
Last recorded86,178 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR251 XKP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 86,178 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted covering testable items

Fail 18 Jun 2019 86,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 6 Feb 2018 74,092 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Sill covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Small chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 72,654 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 72,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 71,876 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Lettering blurred (6.3.1d)

front wipers smearey

Pass 30 Jan 2015 71,166 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 71,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 70,565 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 69,668 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 69,667 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Wipers smearing

Pass 27 Jun 2011 67,528 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2010 65,882 miles

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 6 Jul 2010 65,882 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 May 2009 64,192 miles

center top rear brake light shows white light to rear of vehicle

Fail 3 Jul 2008 62,259 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 62,259 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 58,911 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 54,737 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 49,105 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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R251 XKP is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R251 XKP, 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 R251 XKP registered?

R251 XKP is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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