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R342 AWP

1998 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,855 mi
Last recorded149,855 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR342 AWP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 149,855 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 147,089 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 147,073 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 143,709 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 139,243 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 134,833 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 127,469 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2009

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2008 123,978 miles

both rear tyres heavily perished

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 17 Apr 2008 123,802 miles

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

both rear tyres heavily perished

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 23 Mar 2007 121,432 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 119,275 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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R342 AWP is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R342 AWP, 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 R342 AWP registered?

R342 AWP is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 July 1998.

Is R342 AWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R342 AWP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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