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R324 BDT

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

104,299 mi
Last recorded104,299 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR324 BDT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2023 104,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear engine/ gearbox mount worn

Pass 17 Mar 2022 103,116 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear silencer outer cover very rusty

Fail 11 Mar 2022 103,107 miles

Windscreen washer not working no water to screen (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear silencer outer cover very rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2021 102,206 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 102,206 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 101,682 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 101,682 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 99,526 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 99,526 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2018 97,571 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 95,616 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 93,127 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 93,127 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 89,633 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 89,630 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 86,769 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 86,769 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 84,131 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 84,131 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 81,669 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 79,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 79,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 75,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 75,272 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 71,147 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 71,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 68,225 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 68,225 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 63,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

water in o/s headlamp

Pass 21 Feb 2006 61,142 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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R324 BDT is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 R324 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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R324 BDT is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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