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R321 BBP

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

122,756 mi
Last recorded122,756 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 BBP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 122,756 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 120,321 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 118,412 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 117,230 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear offside + nearside upper suspension bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 115,997 miles

rear offside / nearside suspension arms bushes slight play

Fail 26 May 2022 115,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear offside / nearside suspension arms bushes slight play

Pass 25 May 2021 115,115 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension upper bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 113,126 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 110,782 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 107,883 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 105,361 miles

rear offside + nearside suspension bushes slight play

Pass 19 May 2016 102,593 miles

rear offside + nearside suspension bushes slight play

Pass 12 May 2015 100,768 miles

rear offside+nearside suspension bushes slight play

Pass 14 May 2014 98,299 miles

rear offside+nearside suspension bushes slight play

Pass 14 May 2013 95,989 miles

rear suspension bushes slight play

Pass 22 May 2012 92,710 miles

slight play rear offside+nearside suspension bushes

Pass 17 May 2011 90,322 miles

very slight play r/o/s+r/n/s suspension bushes

Pass 12 May 2010 88,428 miles

rear suspension slight play bushes

Pass 5 May 2009 85,700 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 83,583 miles

r/n/s tyre inner tread small splits

Pass 26 Apr 2007 78,729 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 74,643 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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R321 BBP is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R321 BBP, 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 R321 BBP registered?

R321 BBP is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 February 1998.

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