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R258 KWT

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,663 mi
Last recorded166,663 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 KWT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2010 166,663 miles

front subframe heavily corroded

heat shield insecure

offside and nearside front coil springs heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear brake disc heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear coil springs heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear inner sills showing signs of corrosion

oil leak around engine area

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 21 Apr 2010 166,635 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front subframe heavily corroded

heat shield insecure

offside and nearside front coil springs heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear brake disc heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear coil springs heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear inner sills showing signs of corrosion

oil leak around engine area

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2009 157,118 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2008 149,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all 4 tyres close to wear indicators

o/s/r lamp unit cracked not effecting lighting

rear number plate slightly deteriorated still easily read from a distance

slight under body corrosion

Fail 24 Jun 2008 149,692 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all 4 tyres close to wear indicators

o/s/r lamp unit cracked not effecting lighting

rear number plate slightly deteriorated still easily read from a distance

slight under body corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2007 140,246 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 131,230 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

advise rear lamp unit damaged split

Pass 22 Jun 2006 131,230 miles

advise rear lamp unit damaged split

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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R258 KWT is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R258 KWT, 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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R258 KWT is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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