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R313 BDT

1998 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,853 mi
Last recorded118,853 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR313 BDT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2010 118,853 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 118,853 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 110,336 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 110,336 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 102,374 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 88,316 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 88,315 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 74,032 miles

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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R313 BDT is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc 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 R313 BDT, 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 R313 BDT registered?

R313 BDT is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R313 BDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R313 BDT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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