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R334 LNR

1998 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,670 mi
Last recorded168,670 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR334 LNR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 168,670 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2011 165,250 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 165,250 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 162,366 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 162,366 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 159,505 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 158,414 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 158,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 154,789 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 154,747 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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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R334 LNR is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R334 LNR, 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 R334 LNR registered?

R334 LNR is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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