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R304 AKN

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

118,242 mi
Last recorded118,242 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR304 AKN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 118,242 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 118,242 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 113,604 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 113,478 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 106,575 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 106,575 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2020 101,827 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 93,710 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 87,240 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 87,238 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To offside rear through clips x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 81,394 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside front to offside rear Through clips (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 80,165 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 80,160 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 77,447 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 77,432 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 28,473 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 72,216 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 69,373 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 66,964 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 64,635 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 64,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 61,057 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 57,045 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 53,196 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 47,866 miles

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

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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R304 AKN is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R304 AKN, 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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R304 AKN is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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