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R270 DMY

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,709 mi
Last recorded176,709 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 DMY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 176,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise rear exhaust system is heavily corroded also rear disc faces are corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2012 170,898 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 170,895 miles

Offside 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 9 Jun 2011 164,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs worn

front no. plate fading

nearside front inner gaiter split slightly

rear no. plate fading

Pass 24 Jun 2010 157,100 miles

front no. plate starting to fade

nearside front and offside front barke discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Jun 2009 149,558 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 149,558 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 143,586 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 136,038 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 129,539 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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R270 DMY is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R270 DMY, 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 R270 DMY registered?

R270 DMY is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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