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R337 UKP

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,781 mi
Last recorded71,781 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR337 UKP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 71,781 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 66,852 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2013 64,298 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 62,290 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2011 60,040 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 57,936 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 55,197 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2009 55,187 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2008 48,004 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 44,681 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside and nearside front tyres starting to perish

Fail 19 Jul 2007 44,681 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside and nearside front tyres starting to perish

Pass 6 Jul 2006 38,996 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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R337 UKP is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R337 UKP, 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 R337 UKP registered?

R337 UKP is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 October 1998.

Is R337 UKP safe to buy?

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