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R339 LNR

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,481 mi
Last recorded109,481 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR339 LNR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 109,481 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

underbody corroded including brake pipes,brake discs,fuel pipes,floorpan and suspension

Pass 10 Mar 2009 108,631 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2009 108,631 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2008 98,767 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2008 98,767 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2007 87,686 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 76,557 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R339 LNR is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R339 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 R339 LNR registered?

R339 LNR is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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