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R287 MFX

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

183,252 mi
Last recorded183,252 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR287 MFX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 183,252 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 171,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 157,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 145,503 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s rear tyre wall perished

Pass 21 Nov 2014 145,144 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 145,142 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 144,901 miles

osf tyre inner wall signs of runflat damage

Fail 12 Oct 2013 144,901 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

osf tyre inner wall signs of runflat damage

Pass 14 Sep 2012 143,849 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 141,594 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 140,029 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 137,981 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 137,981 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 134,212 miles

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

advise adjust handbrake

Fail 12 Apr 2007 130,294 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 130,294 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 123,926 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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R287 MFX is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 R287 MFX, 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 R287 MFX registered?

R287 MFX is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R287 MFX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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