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R282 KAR

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

76,188 mi
Last recorded76,188 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 KAR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 76,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside/offside rear tyres perished

Fail 12 Jun 2013 76,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside/offside rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Jun 2012 72,403 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 72,403 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 67,578 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 63,942 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 63,942 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 59,714 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 59,714 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 55,582 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 55,582 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 49,862 miles

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

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

Offside front upper drop link dust cover split

Rear silencer outer caseing corroded

Both rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 Apr 2006 46,101 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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R282 KAR is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R282 KAR, 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 R282 KAR registered?

R282 KAR is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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