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R340 ACH

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

248,046 mi
Last recorded248,046 miles
Recorded on7 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR340 ACH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2010 248,046 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear tyres out of shape

engine oil leak

front brake discs getting close to limit

offside wing mirror outer casing missing

Pass 27 Apr 2009 240,087 miles

driver seatbelt slightly frayed

oil leak

slight play in rear trailing arm bushes

Fail 27 Apr 2009 240,087 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

driver seatbelt slightly frayed

oil leak

slight play in rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 2 Apr 2008 223,683 miles

both front shocker worn

both rear anti roll bar bushes have slight play

both rear springs corroded

brake pedal creeps down

engine oil leak

front pads wearing low

front to rear brake pipes greased

nearside rear trailing arm front bush worn

offside front seat belt slightly frayed

Fail 2 Apr 2008 223,683 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front shocker worn

both rear anti roll bar bushes have slight play

both rear springs corroded

brake pedal creeps down

engine oil leak

front pads wearing low

front to rear brake pipes greased

nearside rear trailing arm front bush worn

offside front seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 21 Feb 2007 204,346 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 196,330 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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R340 ACH is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc 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 R340 ACH, 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 R340 ACH registered?

R340 ACH is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R340 ACH safe to buy?

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