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R313 UGC

1998 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,278 mi
Last recorded98,278 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR313 UGC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 98,278 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 98,278 miles

Headlamp aim too high both lights (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 97,554 miles

Both front and both rear flexy hoses all show corrossion to metal ferules

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 24 Nov 2014 97,554 miles

Both front and both rear flexy hoses all show corrossion to metal ferules

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 14 Nov 2013 95,575 miles

oil leak, o/s/f

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 21 Nov 2012 93,373 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 93,352 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

battery insecure, soon to be failure item

oil leak needs investigating, probably PAS

park brake noisey when tested and grabbing slightly

rear exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Nov 2011 89,297 miles

park brake noisey when tested on RBT

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight oil leak at o/s/f of vehicle, possible PAS oil, strongly advise further inspection and repair

Fail 28 Nov 2011 89,297 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

park brake noisey when tested on RBT

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight oil leak at o/s/f of vehicle, possible PAS oil, strongly advise further inspection and repair

Pass 30 Nov 2010 85,275 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Nov 2009 81,343 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 75,227 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 75,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 67,991 miles

Cut in nearside rear tyre. Cords not showing

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

Fail 4 Dec 2007 67,991 miles

Cut in nearside rear tyre. Cords not showing

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 59,731 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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R313 UGC is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 UGC, 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 UGC registered?

R313 UGC is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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